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AC08 OBR

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,823 mi
Last recorded94,823 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 94,823 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 94,823 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,925 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides rear shocks corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 83,869 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 83,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 80,094 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 80,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance incorrect bulb (1.2.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance incorrect bulb (1.2.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower position lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2017 76,342 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 76,342 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,610 miles

cut n/s front tyre wall

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,313 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 55,313 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre tread heavily cracking and low 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,359 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 47,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,533 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 38,533 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2011 30,374 miles

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

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

Removed pair of shoes from front of drivers seat could possibly interfere with control of pedals

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 OBR is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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