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AC08 ODY

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ODY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 52,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 51,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 51,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% not working no effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,770 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly loose

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,763 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,927 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and out of shape and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,636 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 42,636 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,814 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,589 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,294 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 34,280 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,572 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,831 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,309 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 14,181 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 ODY is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold 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 ODY, 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 ODY registered?

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

Is AC08 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 ODY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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