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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 135,186 miles on the clock, averaging 13,508 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for AV56 SXD
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 135,186 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,508 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | AV56 SXD |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AV56 SXD
What car is AV56 SXD?
AV56 SXD is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AV56 SXD?
The last recorded mileage for AV56 SXD was 135,186 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV56 SXD passed its MOT?
AV56 SXD has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2016.
Is AV56 SXD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV56 SXD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AV56 SXD?
AV56 SXD is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.