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AB08 WEU

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,908 mi
Last recorded106,908 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 106,908 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 106,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,016 miles

No sign of oil on dipstick

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,243 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,449 miles

Offside Rear road wheel slightly distorted rim bead

both rear shock dust covers broken

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,430 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,221 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,238 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,048 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AB08 WEU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 61,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 WEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 WEU registered?

AB08 WEU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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