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AF55 AVM

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 94,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 77,644 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rea exhaust box outer skin corroded and split

Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,644 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rea exhaust box outer skin corroded and split

Fail 25 Aug 2015 68,628 miles

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

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

mgt light on

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,628 miles

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

mgt light on

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,387 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 61,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,564 miles

Both front brakes and offside rear brake binding slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r door saftey lock is on.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 51,123 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r door saftey lock is on.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,517 miles

couldent test n/s/f seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 43,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

couldent test n/s/f seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,118 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 36,114 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 33,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,340 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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AF55 AVM is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF55 AVM, 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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AF55 AVM is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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