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AX08 HTU

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,306 mi
Last recorded117,306 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HTU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 117,306 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,723 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 106,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,930 miles

Both front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Both rear Tyres worn on inner edge and unevenly.

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

Offside Inner driveshaft seal leaking.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 96,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 96,187 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 90,084 miles

both rear tyres 'lumpy' on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear No. plate light dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 86,260 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear No. plate light dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,200 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,853 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,472 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 69,355 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,609 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,223 miles

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

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

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

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

advisory brake warning light is on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,625 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AX08 HTU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX08 HTU registered?

AX08 HTU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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