2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · NH08 AAO
2008 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 101,585 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH08 AAO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
- 101,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 AAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Corsa (NH08 AAO) between June 2011 and July 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NH08 AAO Mileage History
- 27/06/201119,946 mi
- 18/06/201226,624 mi+6,678 mi
- 24/06/201333,581 mi+6,957 mi
- 25/06/201440,169 mi+6,588 mi
- 19/06/201546,494 mi+6,325 mi
- 15/07/201653,065 mi+6,571 mi
- 20/07/201653,066 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/201761,030 mi+7,964 mi
- 09/07/201867,684 mi+6,654 mi
- 09/07/201867,684 mi
- 15/07/201972,043 mi+4,359 mi
- 12/06/202072,596 mi+553 mi
- 15/06/202072,608 mi+12 mi
- 25/06/202179,139 mi+6,531 mi
- 30/06/202179,141 mi+2 mi
- 17/06/202287,267 mi+8,126 mi
- 23/06/202287,269 mi+2 mi
- 23/06/202395,618 mi+8,349 mi
- 29/06/202395,620 mi+2 mi
- 05/07/2024101,585 mi+5,965 mi
Average of roughly 6,268 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- ABS pump failureSerious
Internal ABS module faults trigger warning lights and are a common MOT failure on Corsa D.
- Timing chain stretch (1.0 / 1.2 petrol)Serious
Small petrol engines can stretch their timing chain if oil changes have been skipped, eventually leading to noisy starts or failure.
- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
The blower resistor and connector can overheat or melt, leaving the fan only working on one speed or not at all.
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