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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,229 cc

LR08 EWEMOT history

LR08 EWE is a red petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 8 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

LR08 EWE red Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
82,538 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 EWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 EWE was last recorded at 82,538 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 4,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,545 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,993 miles
Average per year
4,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,538 miles
  • 2024 – 77,545 miles
  • 2023 – 72,026 miles
  • 2022 – 66,028 miles
  • 2021 – 65,469 miles
  • 2020 – 62,154 miles
  • 2018 – 59,096 miles
  • 2017 – 56,211 miles
  • 2016 – 51,576 miles
  • 2015 – 39,492 miles
  • 2014 – 36,673 miles
  • 2013 – 32,956 miles
  • 2012 – 27,260 miles
  • 2011 – 22,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,538 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,538 miles (+4,993)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,538 miles
    Test number
    671118404066
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,545 miles
    Test number
    659723499471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail77,545 miles (+16)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,545 miles
    Test number
    881093508354
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail77,529 miles (+5,503)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,529 miles
    Test number
    791577354583
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass72,026 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,026 miles
    Test number
    919178778032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail72,022 miles (+5,994)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,022 miles
    Test number
    983041146484
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMacpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn offside front top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass66,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,028 miles
    Test number
    275341884691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,028 miles (+559)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,028 miles
    Test number
    165265426713
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,469 miles (+3,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    370368998593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass62,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,154 miles
    Test number
    759368859525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,154 miles (+3,058)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,154 miles
    Test number
    779722832133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,096 miles (+2,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,096 miles
    Test number
    373893225194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass56,211 miles (+4,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    379405563075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass51,576 miles (+12,084)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,576 miles
    Test number
    831408934798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    669158235272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,492 miles (+2,819)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    335566035464
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note2 nails in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass36,673 miles (+3,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,673 miles
    Test number
    137992484205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass32,956 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,956 miles
    Test number
    496865873288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,260 miles
    Test number
    809177992057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,260 miles (+5,251)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,260 miles
    Test number
    745987392055
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass22,009 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,009 miles
    Test number
    528496491051
    • NoteNear side front brake hose twisted
    • NoteOff side wiper blade torn

Questions about LR08 EWE

Does LR08 EWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 EWE expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 EWE?
The MOT on LR08 EWE expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 EWE done?
LR08 EWE was recorded at 82,538 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 4,209 miles a year.
Has LR08 EWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 EWE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 EWE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 EWE find?
LR08 EWE passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; coil spring corroded all 4, and 7 more.

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