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A9 GVJ

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,421 mi
Last recorded48,421 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 GVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 48,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to rear axle and shock absorbers

Fail 11 Mar 2025 47,160 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked and letters streaked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot loose, clip been replaced with cable tie (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot loose, clip been replaced with cable tie (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting bracket loose on chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters slightly streaking (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrosion to rear axle and shock absorbers

Pass 7 Mar 2024 45,695 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 42,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 40,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 40,125 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 34,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged grooves in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,305 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 32,303 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,305 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 29,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,593 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 25,593 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand-brake cable in slide[free off] (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,520 miles

inner edge of both front tyres worn low

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,701 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 9,688 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,215 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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A9 GVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 58,513 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 GVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A9 GVJ registered?

A9 GVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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