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AC08 OBP

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,976 mi
Last recorded53,976 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 52,020 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 52,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper linkage faulty

Fail 10 Jun 2024 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper linkage faulty

Pass 12 Jun 2023 51,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper linkage worn

Fail 12 Jun 2023 51,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 May 2022 47,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 47,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 44,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 41,492 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 41,492 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 39,362 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 39,362 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 37,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 33,845 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 31,706 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished but no cords are visible

Fail 22 May 2015 31,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished but no cords are visible

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,802 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,272 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 OBP is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OBP, 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 OBP registered?

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

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