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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 39,874 miles on the clock, averaging 3,480 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for AP55 HGU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 39,874 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,362 |
| Average per year | 3,480 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)
Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).
Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)
Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).
Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links
Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).
Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)
Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP55 HGU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AP55 HGU
What car is AP55 HGU?
AP55 HGU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Norwich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AP55 HGU?
The last recorded mileage for AP55 HGU was 39,874 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP55 HGU passed its MOT?
AP55 HGU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Mar 2016.
Is AP55 HGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP55 HGU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AP55 HGU?
AP55 HGU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.