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C13 AUB

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,368 mi
Last recorded123,368 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 AUB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 123,368 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 123,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 114,343 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jul 2024 114,343 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2023 110,774 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 3 May 2023 110,770 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,595 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

near side rear tyre perrished

Fail 5 Oct 2021 109,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

near side rear tyre perrished

Pass 6 Jul 2020 107,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,477 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,240 miles

slight play in o/s steering articulated joint

Fail 28 Nov 2017 98,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s steering articulated joint

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,537 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 88,626 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 83,824 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,824 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,080 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 68,958 miles

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

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

oil level too high

wipers poor

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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C13 AUB is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C13 AUB registered?

C13 AUB is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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