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AP05 HCU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 97,540 miles on the clock, averaging 6,812 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 HCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,812

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

Below average
Latest reading97,540 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,812
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP05 HCU 32k49k65k81k98k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,540 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,530 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
PASS
Mileage88,137 miles
Since last MOT+9,888 miles
PASS
Mileage78,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,437 miles
PASS
Mileage70,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage61,251 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage57,863 miles
Since last MOT+7,067 miles
PASS
Mileage50,796 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage44,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage39,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage32,446 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 HCU
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 HCU

What car is AP05 HCU?

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

What is the mileage of AP05 HCU?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 HCU was 97,540 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 HCU passed its MOT?

AP05 HCU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2018.

Is AP05 HCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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