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AV55 RLY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1229cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 45,283 miles on the clock, averaging 5,361 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AV55 RLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,283
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,361

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading45,283 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,180
Average per year5,361
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV55 RLY 11k19k28k37k45k '08'15'12

Check AV55 RLY

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,283 miles
Since last MOT+12,180 miles
PASS
Mileage33,103 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage31,829 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage24,297 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage12,605 miles
Since last MOT+755 miles
PASS
Mileage11,850 miles
Since last MOT+1,180 miles
PASS
Mileage10,670 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

RegistrationAV55 RLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AV55 RLY

What car is AV55 RLY?

AV55 RLY is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV55 RLY?

The last recorded mileage for AV55 RLY was 45,283 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV55 RLY passed its MOT?

AV55 RLY has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Apr 2015.

Is AV55 RLY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV55 RLY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV55 RLY?

AV55 RLY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.