2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · AR08 AEW
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 101,492 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AR08 AEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 101,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
AR08 AEW Mileage History
- 31/10/202389,469 mi
- 30/04/202591,851 mi+2,382 mi
- 30/04/202591,853 mi+2 mi
- 13/04/2026101,492 mi+9,639 mi
- 13/04/2026101,492 mi
Average of roughly 4,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AR08 AEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (AR08 AEW) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AR08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AR08AEW.
JAGUAR
XF
VOLVO
XC60
BMW
5 SERIES
VAUXHALL
CORSA
NISSAN
JUKE N-CONNECTA DIG-T
RENAULT
KADJAR
VAUXHALL
CORSA
MORGAN
AERO 8
KIA
CEED
SUZUKI
SWIFT SPORT BOOSTERJET MHEV
PEUGEOT
207
MINI
1 SERIES
VAUXHALL CORSA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.