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AX06 BUF

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AX06 BUF

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,269

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading103,205 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year9,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX06 BUF 29k47k66k85k103k '09'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage103,205 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,200 miles
Since last MOT+11,234 miles
PASS
Mileage91,966 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,961 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage81,777 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage78,316 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,315 miles
Since last MOT+10,436 miles
PASS
Mileage67,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
PASS
Mileage58,562 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,561 miles
Since last MOT+11,381 miles
PASS
Mileage47,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
PASS
Mileage38,512 miles
Since last MOT+9,744 miles
PASS
Mileage28,768 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

RegistrationAX06 BUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About AX06 BUF

What car is AX06 BUF?

AX06 BUF is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.

Has AX06 BUF passed its MOT?

AX06 BUF has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2018.

Is AX06 BUF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX06 BUF 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 AX06 BUF?

AX06 BUF is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.