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AN03 TAR

2008 Vauxhall Corsavan

Black Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,462 mi
Last recorded168,462 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan82,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN03 TAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 168,462 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated under-side of bonnet (3.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust in poor condition

reverse lights not working vehicle pre 1st September 2009

Pass 5 Oct 2024 160,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 140,838 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

underside of bonnet corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2023 140,672 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

underside of bonnet corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 127,909 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2022 127,908 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 119,436 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Silencer second skin corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 119,435 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Silencer second skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,133 miles

Aux drive belt in poor condition.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 118,133 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Aux drive belt in poor condition.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,896 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 117,873 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Failed during lock to lock check. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,002 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 112,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,893 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,523 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,915 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 85,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,543 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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AN03 TAR is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan in Black with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 82,626 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AN03 TAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AN03 TAR registered?

AN03 TAR is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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