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BP02 OPA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 25,287 miles on the clock, averaging 803 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 BP02 OPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
25,287
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
803

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 reading25,287 miles
Reading date
Miles last year551
Average per year803
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP02 OPA 11k14k18k22k25k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage25,287 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
PASS
Mileage24,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,736 miles
Since last MOT+614 miles
PASS
Mileage24,122 miles
Since last MOT+635 miles
PASS
Mileage23,487 miles
Since last MOT+759 miles
PASS
Mileage22,728 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,725 miles
Since last MOT+707 miles
PASS
Mileage22,018 miles
Since last MOT+807 miles
PASS
Mileage21,211 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage20,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,299 miles
Since last MOT+980 miles
PASS
Mileage19,319 miles
Since last MOT+1,078 miles
PASS
Mileage18,241 miles
Since last MOT+1,065 miles
PASS
Mileage17,176 miles
Since last MOT+874 miles
PASS
Mileage16,302 miles
Since last MOT+698 miles
PASS
Mileage15,604 miles
Since last MOT+735 miles
PASS
Mileage14,869 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage14,252 miles
Since last MOT+668 miles
PASS
Mileage13,584 miles
Since last MOT+713 miles
PASS
Mileage12,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage11,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage10,768 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

RegistrationBP02 OPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BP02 OPA

What car is BP02 OPA?

BP02 OPA is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BP02 OPA?

The last recorded mileage for BP02 OPA was 25,287 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP02 OPA passed its MOT?

BP02 OPA has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2024.

Is BP02 OPA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP02 OPA 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 BP02 OPA?

BP02 OPA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.