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AO06 GZV

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

94,775 mi
Last recorded94,775 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 GZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,775 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 94,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,082 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 79,078 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,507 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2021 75,494 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 44,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,449 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,817 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Various underbody components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 30,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,656 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 26,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (both) (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,099 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2015 23,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,137 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 22,137 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)

rear fog light slightly loose

Fail 19 Mar 2013 20,026 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,026 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,572 miles

front discs very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,224 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 GZV is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AO06 GZV, 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 GZV is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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