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ET54 AWR

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1248cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 85,749 miles on the clock, averaging 8,941 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for ET54 AWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,749
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,941

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading85,749 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,941
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET54 AWR 45k55k65k75k86k '08'12'10

Check ET54 AWR

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,749 miles
Since last MOT+7,723 miles
PASS
Mileage78,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,771 miles
PASS
Mileage70,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,424 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,831 miles
Since last MOT+9,522 miles
PASS
Mileage59,309 miles
Since last MOT+14,616 miles
PASS
Mileage44,693 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

RegistrationET54 AWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ET54 AWR

What car is ET54 AWR?

ET54 AWR is an white Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of ET54 AWR?

The last recorded mileage for ET54 AWR was 85,749 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET54 AWR passed its MOT?

ET54 AWR has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2012.

Is ET54 AWR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET54 AWR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET54 AWR?

ET54 AWR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.