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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 32 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 15 (53% pass rate). It has 110,795 miles on the clock, averaging 5,731 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 SD54 APU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,795 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,731 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SD54 APU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SD54 APU
What car is SD54 APU?
SD54 APU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.
What is the mileage of SD54 APU?
The last recorded mileage for SD54 APU was 110,795 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD54 APU passed its MOT?
SD54 APU has had 32 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (17 passes, 15 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2023.
Is SD54 APU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD54 APU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SD54 APU?
SD54 APU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.