2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · PE02 OPA
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 178,246 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE02 OPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2023
- 178,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE02 OPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (PE02 OPA) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PE02 OPA Mileage History
- 04/11/2021159,388 mi
- 18/10/2022168,272 mi+8,884 mi
- 04/11/2022168,325 mi+53 mi
- 25/10/2023177,986 mi+9,661 mi
- 13/11/2023178,246 mi+260 mi
Average of roughly 9,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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