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PE02 RAU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 92,460 miles on the clock, averaging 8,202 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 PE02 RAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,202

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading92,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,720
Average per year8,202
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE02 RAU 33k48k63k78k92k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage92,460 miles
Since last MOT+10,720 miles
PASS
Mileage81,740 miles
Since last MOT+7,472 miles
PASS
Mileage74,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,268 miles
Since last MOT+324 miles
PASS
Mileage73,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage71,712 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage65,708 miles
Since last MOT+20,116 miles
PASS
Mileage45,592 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage37,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage32,792 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

RegistrationPE02 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PE02 RAU

What car is PE02 RAU?

PE02 RAU is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE02 RAU?

The last recorded mileage for PE02 RAU was 92,460 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE02 RAU passed its MOT?

PE02 RAU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 10 Jun 2013.

Is PE02 RAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE02 RAU 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 PE02 RAU?

PE02 RAU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.