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AP05 EJU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 84,926 miles on the clock, averaging 4,472 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 EJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,472

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,926 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP05 EJU 19k35k52k68k85k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage79,551 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,413 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage70,921 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage63,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage57,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage51,919 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,918 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage48,574 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,573 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage45,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage43,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
PASS
Mileage40,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage36,708 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage34,008 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage30,485 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage27,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage23,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage18,772 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 EJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AP05 EJU

What car is AP05 EJU?

AP05 EJU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AP05 EJU?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 EJU was 84,926 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 EJU passed its MOT?

AP05 EJU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2023.

Is AP05 EJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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