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AC08 OAJ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,419 mi
Last recorded75,419 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,419 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 75,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 75,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 67,341 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level low

Pass 3 Jan 2015 59,200 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 59,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,213 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no engine oil showing on dip stick

offside + nearside rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,448 miles

no engine oil showing on dip stick

offside + nearside rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,972 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 OAJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

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

Is AC08 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 OAJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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