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YR56 BOU

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 93,886 miles on the clock, averaging 3,376 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 YR56 BOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,886
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
94%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,376

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,886 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR56 BOU 40k53k67k80k94k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,886 miles
Since last MOT+11,241 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,082 miles
PASS
Mileage72,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,469 miles
PASS
Mileage63,094 miles
Since last MOT+9,043 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage49,383 miles
Since last MOT+256 miles
PASS
Mileage49,127 miles
Since last MOT+590 miles
PASS
Mileage48,537 miles
Since last MOT+914 miles
PASS
Mileage47,623 miles
Since last MOT+834 miles
PASS
Mileage46,789 miles
Since last MOT+765 miles
PASS
Mileage46,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,101 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,172 miles
PASS
Mileage43,751 miles
Since last MOT+252 miles
PASS
Mileage43,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
PASS
Mileage41,728 miles
Since last MOT+548 miles
PASS
Mileage41,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,255 miles
PASS
Mileage39,925 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

RegistrationYR56 BOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YR56 BOU

What car is YR56 BOU?

YR56 BOU is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YR56 BOU?

The last recorded mileage for YR56 BOU was 93,886 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR56 BOU passed its MOT?

YR56 BOU has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Sep 2025.

Is YR56 BOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR56 BOU 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 YR56 BOU?

YR56 BOU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.