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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1248cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 88,838 miles on the clock, averaging 4,404 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for DY56 WRX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 88,838 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,404 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | DY56 WRX |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About DY56 WRX
What car is DY56 WRX?
DY56 WRX is a grey Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1248cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2006.
What is the mileage of DY56 WRX?
The last recorded mileage for DY56 WRX was 88,838 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DY56 WRX passed its MOT?
DY56 WRX has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.
Is DY56 WRX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY56 WRX 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 DY56 WRX?
DY56 WRX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.