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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 92,405 miles on the clock, averaging 6,942 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for RY55 AVJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 92,405 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,093 |
| Average per year | 6,942 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | RY55 AVJ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RY55 AVJ
What car is RY55 AVJ?
RY55 AVJ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RY55 AVJ?
The last recorded mileage for RY55 AVJ was 92,405 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY55 AVJ passed its MOT?
RY55 AVJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2019.
Is RY55 AVJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY55 AVJ 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 AVJ?
RY55 AVJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.