2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · DB56 ART
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 82,529 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DB56 ART Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 82,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB56 ART MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (DB56 ART) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
DB56 ART Mileage History
- 02/11/202380,537 mi
- 09/09/202580,819 mi+282 mi
- 09/09/202580,619 mi-200 mi
- 11/09/202682,529 mi+1,910 mi
- 11/09/202682,529 mi
Average of roughly 697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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