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AC08 OAV

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,010 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 78,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,245 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 69,462 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 66,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 64,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 58,828 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,310 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,962 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perishing and worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 36,924 miles

rear indicators discoloring

Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,732 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,239 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 22,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake application heavily imbalanced.

Rear brake application heavily imbalanced.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs have judder marks on inside

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 OAV is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 OAV registered?

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

Is AC08 OAV safe to buy?

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