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AU08 OXS

2008 Vauxhall Corsa Life

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,484 mi
Last recorded71,484 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa Life
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 71,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 64,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 46,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,963 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 43,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,912 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,613 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear tyres perished in tread slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2019 41,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear tyres perished in tread slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,116 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2017 38,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,385 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 32,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 21,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 4,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 3,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 2,848 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa Life?

Based on 2,836 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 3
coil spring broken 3
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
coil spring incomplete 2
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AU08 OXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Life in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa Life fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 OXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa Life typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa Life is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 OXS registered?

AU08 OXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Life, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is AU08 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 OXS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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