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AC08 URB

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,647 mi
Last recorded153,647 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 153,647 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 153,647 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 139,371 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 139,371 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 120,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 120,547 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 108,626 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 108,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 94,500 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

slight play in front top shock mounts

Fail 19 Apr 2021 94,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracked in tread

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 7 May 2020 76,380 miles

slight play in front top shock mounts

Fail 7 May 2020 76,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 27 Apr 2019 58,130 miles

Front both top mounts have play

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 58,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both top mounts have play

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,371 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,198 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,748 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,963 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,831 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated on outter side walls.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in osf top mount.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 40,831 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated on outter side walls.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in osf top mount.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,593 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,615 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 URB 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 65.2%.

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 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 URB, 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 URB is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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