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Vauxhall Corsa

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,248 cc

LR08 EWGMOT history

LR08 EWG is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

LR08 EWG black Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
174,045 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 EWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 EWG was last recorded at 174,045 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 9,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,375 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
9,670 miles
Average per year
11,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,045 miles
  • 2022 – 164,375 miles
  • 2020 – 155,119 miles
  • 2019 – 142,427 miles
  • 2018 – 142,388 miles
  • 2016 – 127,902 miles
  • 2015 – 110,362 miles
  • 2014 – 87,766 miles
  • 2013 – 67,324 miles
  • 2012 – 48,919 miles
  • 2011 – 34,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,045 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,045 miles (+9,670)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    174,045 miles
    Test number
    979951904045
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,375 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,375 miles
    Test number
    611143794222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail164,374 miles (+9,255)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,374 miles
    Test number
    743994529879
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,119 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,119 miles
    Test number
    299161507141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail154,966 miles (+12,539)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,966 miles
    Test number
    357213224234
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass142,427 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,427 miles
    Test number
    421676758204
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail142,407 miles (+19)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,407 miles
    Test number
    249678543644
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass142,388 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,388 miles
    Test number
    284922886760
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 Front Upper & Lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured x2 Front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine electrical fault lamp illuminated (Suspect Engine misfire)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail142,388 miles (+14,486)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,388 miles
    Test number
    944997703730
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 Front Upper & Lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured x2 Front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine electrical fault lamp illuminated (Suspect Engine misfire)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass127,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,902 miles
    Test number
    719531436702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,902 miles (+17,540)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,902 miles
    Test number
    177400129737
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass110,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,362 miles
    Test number
    553667201724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,362 miles (+22,596)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,362 miles
    Test number
    996636204005
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass87,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    477113534418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,766 miles (+20,442)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    986073634361
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail67,324 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,324 miles
    Test number
    169194333393
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass67,324 miles (+18,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,324 miles
    Test number
    239774433378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass48,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    425169042366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,919 miles (+4,983)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    866159442391
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass43,936 miles (+9,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,936 miles
    Test number
    707506022160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,610 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    217547921163
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.

  22. Fail34,610 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    219637921101
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.

Questions about LR08 EWG

Does LR08 EWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 EWG expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 EWG?
The MOT on LR08 EWG expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 EWG done?
LR08 EWG was recorded at 174,045 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 11,952 miles a year.
Has LR08 EWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 EWG has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 EWG 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 EWG find?
LR08 EWG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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