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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 76,450 miles on the clock, averaging 4,862 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 AP54 OTC
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 76,450 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,862 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | AP54 OTC |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About AP54 OTC
What car is AP54 OTC?
AP54 OTC is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AP54 OTC?
The last recorded mileage for AP54 OTC was 76,450 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP54 OTC passed its MOT?
AP54 OTC has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2019.
Is AP54 OTC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP54 OTC 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 AP54 OTC?
AP54 OTC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.