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AC08 MTU

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,200 mi
Last recorded85,200 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 85,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,250 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 38,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,706 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,848 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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AC08 MTU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AC08 MTU, 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 AC08 MTU registered?

AC08 MTU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is AC08 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 MTU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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