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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 82,856 miles on the clock, averaging 17,020 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 GY54 AVK
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 82,856 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,605 |
| Average per year | 17,020 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 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 | GY54 AVK |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About GY54 AVK
What car is GY54 AVK?
GY54 AVK is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GY54 AVK?
The last recorded mileage for GY54 AVK was 82,856 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY54 AVK passed its MOT?
GY54 AVK has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Jul 2011.
Is GY54 AVK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY54 AVK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GY54 AVK?
GY54 AVK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.