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DG06 ELX

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 115,971 miles on the clock, averaging 5,539 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 DG06 ELX

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,539

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,309
Average per year5,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG06 ELX 45k63k80k98k116k '09'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,309 miles
PASS
Mileage106,662 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,661 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage100,143 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage97,603 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,112 miles
PASS
Mileage89,485 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage83,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage80,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,684 miles
Since last MOT+2,174 miles
PASS
Mileage78,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage74,976 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,971 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage67,641 miles
Since last MOT+8,071 miles
PASS
Mileage59,570 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage53,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage46,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,552 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage44,855 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

RegistrationDG06 ELX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About DG06 ELX

What car is DG06 ELX?

DG06 ELX is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.

What is the mileage of DG06 ELX?

The last recorded mileage for DG06 ELX was 115,971 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG06 ELX passed its MOT?

DG06 ELX has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2021.

Is DG06 ELX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG06 ELX 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 DG06 ELX?

DG06 ELX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.