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RY55 AUE

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 54,083 miles on the clock, averaging 3,854 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 RY55 AUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,854

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,083 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 AUE 9k20k31k43k54k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,195 miles
PASS
Mileage51,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage46,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage41,760 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,631 miles
PASS
Mileage34,128 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,104 miles
Since last MOT+6,182 miles
PASS
Mileage27,922 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage23,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,202 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage20,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,743 miles
PASS
Mileage17,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage14,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage11,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage8,833 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

RegistrationRY55 AUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RY55 AUE

What car is RY55 AUE?

RY55 AUE is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RY55 AUE?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 AUE was 54,083 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 AUE passed its MOT?

RY55 AUE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2020.

Is RY55 AUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY55 AUE 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 RY55 AUE?

RY55 AUE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.