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AO06 BTX

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,164 mi
Last recorded165,164 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 BTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 165,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 9 Apr 2016 151,224 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

noise on steering column lower part

Fail 8 Apr 2016 151,191 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

noise on steering column lower part

Pass 14 Apr 2015 139,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 127,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracking on n/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2013 118,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 104,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,054 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,285 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,270 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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AO06 BTX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO06 BTX, 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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AO06 BTX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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