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AV05 RDX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 59,562 miles on the clock, averaging 2,851 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 AV05 RDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,851

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year2,851
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV05 RDX 14k26k37k48k60k '08'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,562 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage53,511 miles
Since last MOT+554 miles
PASS
Mileage52,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,957 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,925 miles
Since last MOT+1,292 miles
PASS
Mileage51,633 miles
Since last MOT+3,232 miles
PASS
Mileage48,401 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage46,161 miles
Since last MOT+827 miles
PASS
Mileage45,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,040 miles
PASS
Mileage43,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage41,199 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,900 miles
PASS
Mileage37,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,249 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage32,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage29,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage26,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,255 miles
PASS
Mileage25,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage20,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage14,257 miles

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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

RegistrationAV05 RDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AV05 RDX

What car is AV05 RDX?

AV05 RDX is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV05 RDX?

The last recorded mileage for AV05 RDX was 59,562 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV05 RDX passed its MOT?

AV05 RDX has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2024.

Is AV05 RDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV05 RDX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV05 RDX?

AV05 RDX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.