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EX08 OLO

2008 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Yellow Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourYellow
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 84,438 miles on the clock, averaging 7,054 miles per year, below 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 EX08 OLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,438
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,054

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,438 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,054
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX08 OLO 29k43k57k71k84k '11'19'17

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,438 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,436 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage82,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,830 miles
Since last MOT+1,313 miles
PASS
Mileage81,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,517 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage79,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage73,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage65,091 miles
Since last MOT+12,066 miles
PASS
Mileage53,025 miles
Since last MOT+14,322 miles
PASS
Mileage38,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,561 miles
PASS
Mileage29,142 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

RegistrationEX08 OLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EX08 OLO

What car is EX08 OLO?

EX08 OLO is an yellow Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EX08 OLO?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 OLO was 84,438 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 OLO passed its MOT?

EX08 OLO has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2019.

Is EX08 OLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX08 OLO 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 EX08 OLO?

EX08 OLO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.