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RJ02 APU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 64,699 miles on the clock, averaging 4,294 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 RJ02 APU

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,294

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 reading64,699 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 APU 4k19k35k50k65k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,699 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage62,125 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage60,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage58,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage53,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,216 miles
Since last MOT+13,760 miles
PASS
Mileage39,456 miles
Since last MOT+17,541 miles
PASS
Mileage21,915 miles
Since last MOT+9,007 miles
PASS
Mileage12,908 miles
Since last MOT+2,667 miles
PASS
Mileage10,241 miles
Since last MOT+797 miles
PASS
Mileage9,444 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
PASS
Mileage8,444 miles
Since last MOT+962 miles
PASS
Mileage7,482 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage6,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage6,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,285 miles
PASS
Mileage5,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage5,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,144 miles
PASS
Mileage4,353 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

RegistrationRJ02 APU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 APU

What car is RJ02 APU?

RJ02 APU is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 APU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 APU was 64,699 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 APU passed its MOT?

RJ02 APU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2020.

Is RJ02 APU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 APU 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 RJ02 APU?

RJ02 APU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.