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AC08 OLA

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,330 mi
Last recorded128,330 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 128,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 124,499 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 124,499 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,004 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 117,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 113,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 107,561 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 107,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 95,935 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 91,076 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,981 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 94,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal operation faulty, shows fault within braking system

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,599 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,598 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,248 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,364 miles

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

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,364 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,765 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,774 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 38,511 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,345 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 OLA is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

AC08 OLA is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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