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AF57 OWB

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,040 mi
Last recorded169,040 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 OWB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 169,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 154,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 137,814 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 127,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 122,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 122,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 120,509 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 120,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,324 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,280 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 113,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,678 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,485 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,124 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AF57 OWB is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF57 OWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 OWB registered?

AF57 OWB is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is AF57 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 OWB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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