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OU02 EMV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 101,931 miles on the clock, averaging 5,088 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 OU02 EMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,931
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,088

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 reading101,931 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year5,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU02 EMV 35k52k69k85k102k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,931 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,922 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage101,305 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,284 miles
Since last MOT+635 miles
PASS
Mileage100,649 miles
Since last MOT+488 miles
PASS
Mileage100,161 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,160 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage99,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage96,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,512 miles
PASS
Mileage91,358 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,280 miles
Since last MOT+5,943 miles
PASS
Mileage85,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,092 miles
PASS
Mileage79,245 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,221 miles
Since last MOT+10,175 miles
PASS
Mileage69,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,046 miles
Since last MOT+11,156 miles
PASS
Mileage57,890 miles
Since last MOT+9,468 miles
PASS
Mileage48,422 miles
Since last MOT+13,260 miles
PASS
Mileage35,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,162 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

RegistrationOU02 EMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OU02 EMV

What car is OU02 EMV?

OU02 EMV is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU02 EMV?

The last recorded mileage for OU02 EMV was 101,931 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU02 EMV passed its MOT?

OU02 EMV has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2019.

Is OU02 EMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU02 EMV 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 OU02 EMV?

OU02 EMV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.