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AC08 URU

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,385 mi
Last recorded69,385 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,326 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,803 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,393 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,933 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 36,933 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,066 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 23,066 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,141 miles

slight play in suspension top mounts n/s/f & o/s/f

Fail 11 Apr 2013 21,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in suspension top mounts n/s/f & o/s/f

Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,416 miles

front wipers begining to split

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 URU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

AC08 URU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is AC08 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 URU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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