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AP05 GZX

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 111,892 miles on the clock, averaging 5,382 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 AP05 GZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,382

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,892 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,382
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP05 GZX 29k50k70k91k112k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,892 miles
Since last MOT+1,670 miles
PASS
Mileage110,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,222 miles
Since last MOT+1,065 miles
PASS
Mileage109,157 miles
Since last MOT+1,428 miles
PASS
Mileage107,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage105,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage103,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage99,094 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage92,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage87,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,659 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage85,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage79,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,263 miles
Since last MOT+12,986 miles
PASS
Mileage66,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage57,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,860 miles
Since last MOT+9,823 miles
PASS
Mileage48,037 miles
Since last MOT+10,309 miles
PASS
Mileage37,728 miles
Since last MOT+8,835 miles
PASS
Mileage28,893 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 GZX
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 GZX

What car is AP05 GZX?

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

What is the mileage of AP05 GZX?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 GZX was 111,892 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 GZX passed its MOT?

AP05 GZX has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2023.

Is AP05 GZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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