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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 85,856 miles on the clock, averaging 5,267 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 AF54 HWU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,856 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 5,267 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | AF54 HWU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About AF54 HWU
What car is AF54 HWU?
AF54 HWU is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AF54 HWU?
The last recorded mileage for AF54 HWU was 85,856 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF54 HWU passed its MOT?
AF54 HWU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2018.
Is AF54 HWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF54 HWU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AF54 HWU?
AF54 HWU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.