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WR05 OTB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 169,321 miles on the clock, averaging 13,301 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 WR05 OTB

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,321
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
13,301

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,321 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,282
Average per year13,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 OTB 9k49k89k129k169k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage169,321 miles
Since last MOT+16,282 miles
PASS
Mileage153,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,039 miles
Since last MOT+16,736 miles
PASS
Mileage136,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,303 miles
Since last MOT+17,858 miles
PASS
Mileage118,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,445 miles
Since last MOT+17,176 miles
PASS
Mileage101,269 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,266 miles
Since last MOT+15,496 miles
PASS
Mileage85,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,770 miles
Since last MOT+21,678 miles
PASS
Mileage64,092 miles
Since last MOT+19,716 miles
PASS
Mileage44,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,455 miles
PASS
Mileage34,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,819 miles
PASS
Mileage27,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage19,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,489 miles
PASS
Mileage14,624 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage9,467 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

RegistrationWR05 OTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WR05 OTB

What car is WR05 OTB?

WR05 OTB is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR05 OTB?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 OTB was 169,321 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 OTB passed its MOT?

WR05 OTB has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jan 2020.

Is WR05 OTB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR05 OTB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WR05 OTB?

WR05 OTB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.