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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 44,119 miles on the clock, averaging 1,917 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 OY06 GVT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 44,119 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 1,917 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | OY06 GVT |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About OY06 GVT
What car is OY06 GVT?
OY06 GVT is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OY06 GVT?
The last recorded mileage for OY06 GVT was 44,119 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY06 GVT passed its MOT?
OY06 GVT has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.
Is OY06 GVT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY06 GVT 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 OY06 GVT?
OY06 GVT is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.