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AO08 CVU

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 147,228 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 147,227 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 133,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front tyres slightly worn/wearing edges of tread

Pass 18 Sep 2021 124,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hand brake travel at mot limits

Near side front tyre wearing on outside edge also damage to outer side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,050 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,329 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust heatshields loose

lip on front brake discs

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges, offside front tyre wearing on edges

spare wheel loose

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers loose

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,059 miles

Hand brake travel at limits.

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 87,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Hand brake travel at limits.

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 11 May 2016 74,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,229 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,266 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,121 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 12,121 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AO08 CVU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 CVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 CVU registered?

AO08 CVU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AO08 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 CVU 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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