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AP05 AXW

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 998cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 91,449 miles on the clock, averaging 4,609 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 AP05 AXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,609

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 reading91,449 miles
Reading date
Miles last year59
Average per year4,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP05 AXW 22k39k57k74k91k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,449 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,390 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
PASS
Mileage85,127 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,293 miles
PASS
Mileage79,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage75,981 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage73,906 miles
Since last MOT+2,821 miles
PASS
Mileage71,085 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage69,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,281 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage66,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,112 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage64,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage60,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage56,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage52,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage46,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
PASS
Mileage41,163 miles
Since last MOT+9,138 miles
PASS
Mileage32,025 miles
Since last MOT+10,198 miles
PASS
Mileage21,827 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

RegistrationAP05 AXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AP05 AXW

What car is AP05 AXW?

AP05 AXW is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AP05 AXW?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 AXW was 91,449 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 AXW passed its MOT?

AP05 AXW has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2023.

Is AP05 AXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP05 AXW 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 AP05 AXW?

AP05 AXW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.