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AC08 NUV

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,420 mi
Last recorded96,420 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 NUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 96,420 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 May 2025 96,420 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 May 2024 91,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 91,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 85,471 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 85,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 80,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,088 miles

cam cover gasket leaking

small leak from n/s inner cv boot

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,590 miles

small leak from n/s inner cv boot

Fail 21 Jul 2020 76,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of three not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

small leak from n/s inner cv boot

Pass 10 May 2019 74,008 miles

slight play in 0/s front strut top mounting

slight play n/s front strut top mounting

Fail 10 May 2019 74,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in 0/s front strut top mounting

slight play n/s front strut top mounting

Pass 10 May 2018 71,809 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 May 2018 71,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2017 68,132 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCK COVER ADRIFT

Pass 17 May 2016 61,956 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,337 miles

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Fail 3 May 2014 51,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 51,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 44,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 37,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NUV is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

AC08 NUV is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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