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DL08 BYU

2008 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

White Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 81,083 miles on the clock, averaging 7,579 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include electric power steering (eps) failure and parking brake (handbrake) failure.

MOT & Mileage History for DL08 BYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,579

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading81,083 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,579
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DL08 BYU 31k44k56k69k81k '11'18'14

Check DL08 BYU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,083 miles
Since last MOT+10,713 miles
PASS
Mileage70,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage66,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,990 miles
PASS
Mileage57,337 miles
Since last MOT+7,932 miles
PASS
Mileage49,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage41,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,158 miles
PASS
Mileage40,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,971 miles
PASS
Mileage31,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,199 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2006–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Electric power steering (EPS) failure

Electric power steering motor or column module fails, often due to water ingress or worn sensors in the steering rack/column. · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new rack/module + labour at indie garage; estimated).

Parking brake (handbrake) failure

Handbrake cable stretches/loosens, rivets on lever come adrift, or mounting clips fail; wrong-spec cables on early builds. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (new cable/lever adjust + labour; estimated).

Central locking/electrical gremlins (door locks & body electrics)

Deadlock actuators or wiring in doors fail (water ingress common); affects all doors/boot. · Typical repair: £100-£250 per door (actuator + labour; estimated).

Rear wheel bearing wear

Water enters rear wheel bearings via poor seals, causing premature failure. · Typical repair: £120-£250 per side (bearing + labour; estimated).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 BYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDL — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DL08 BYU

What car is DL08 BYU?

DL08 BYU is a white Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2008.

What is the mileage of DL08 BYU?

The last recorded mileage for DL08 BYU was 81,083 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DL08 BYU passed its MOT?

DL08 BYU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2018.

Is DL08 BYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DL08 BYU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DL08 BYU?

DL08 BYU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.