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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 117,073 miles on the clock, averaging 8,538 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for AV05 XRS
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 117,073 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,538 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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 | AV05 XRS |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About AV05 XRS
What car is AV05 XRS?
AV05 XRS is an red Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AV05 XRS?
The last recorded mileage for AV05 XRS was 117,073 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV05 XRS passed its MOT?
AV05 XRS has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2018.
Is AV05 XRS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV05 XRS 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 XRS?
AV05 XRS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.