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AO06 LTA

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

106,444 mi
Last recorded106,444 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 LTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 106,444 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle has sill covers fitted, unable to carry out corrosion assessment to these body panels

Fail 30 Apr 2026 106,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main line brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle has sill covers fitted, unable to carry out corrosion assessment to these body panels

Pass 9 May 2025 102,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 102,885 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements not functioning (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 40kg bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust hangers are broken

Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,747 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 98,744 miles

Exhaust system insecure all rubbers split or badly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 94,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main line pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear o/s and n/s parking brake cables are in a deteriorated condition [corroded]

Fail 17 Apr 2023 94,520 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users thermostat housing pipe is leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main line pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear o/s and n/s parking brake cables are in a deteriorated condition [corroded]

Pass 3 May 2022 90,421 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 90,414 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear The o/s parking brake effort is at 95kg, the n/s is reading 142kg

Pass 28 Apr 2021 87,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension knocks when lowered from a jacked position, further attention is strongly advised!!!

Pass 13 May 2020 84,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 84,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv boot is leaking grease

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,322 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 18 May 2018 73,229 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 16 May 2018 73,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX BLOWING AND CRACKED (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure WIPERS SPLIT (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

OIL LEAK FORM ENGINE/GEARBOX AREA

PLAY IN N/S/F TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT

PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM AND RACK A LITTLE NOISY

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/F METEAL BRAKE PIPE AND FLEXI FERRULES

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 5 May 2017 66,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,481 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 59,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre badly perished and split (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,727 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

poss coolant leake

Fail 29 Apr 2015 52,717 miles

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

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

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

front offside and nearside wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

poss coolant leake

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,702 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on inner tread area

Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,696 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished on inner tread area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 37,640 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 37,640 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 29,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 16,798 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,895 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LTA is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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