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AV02 BJU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 99,075 miles on the clock, averaging 7,087 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 AV02 BJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,075
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,087

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,075 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,366
Average per year7,087
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV02 BJU 30k47k64k82k99k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,221 miles
PASS
Mileage82,985 miles
Since last MOT+784 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,258 miles
PASS
Mileage74,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,943 miles
Since last MOT+10,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
PASS
Mileage54,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage48,534 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage44,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
PASS
Mileage37,616 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage29,514 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

RegistrationAV02 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AV02 BJU

What car is AV02 BJU?

AV02 BJU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AV02 BJU?

The last recorded mileage for AV02 BJU was 99,075 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV02 BJU passed its MOT?

AV02 BJU has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2016.

Is AV02 BJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV02 BJU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV02 BJU?

AV02 BJU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.