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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 97,690 miles on the clock, averaging 9,013 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 OU56 AKV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 97,690 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,013 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | OU56 AKV |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About OU56 AKV
What car is OU56 AKV?
OU56 AKV is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OU56 AKV?
The last recorded mileage for OU56 AKV was 97,690 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU56 AKV passed its MOT?
OU56 AKV has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2017.
Is OU56 AKV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU56 AKV 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 OU56 AKV?
OU56 AKV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.