VAUXHALL · VAUXHALL NOVA · Cars
VAUXHALL NOVA Uncommon
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (6,132).
Rarer than 19% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the NOVA
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car manufactured and marketed by Opel since 1982. The car is known as the Vauxhall Corsa in the United Kingdom. Before General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to PSA Group in 2017, the Corsa was also rebadged under the Chevrolet, Holden and Buick brands. The Corsa was once the best-selling car in the world in 1998, recording 910,839 sales. At that time, the Corsa was assembled on four continents, marketed under five different marques and offered in five body styles. By 2007, over 18 million Corsas had been sold globally.
VAUXHALL NOVA — questions & answers
How many VAUXHALL NOVA are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 6,132 VAUXHALL NOVA were still registered in the UK — 612 licensed and on the road, plus 5,520 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VAUXHALL NOVA rare?
The VAUXHALL NOVA is uncommon, with 6,132 still about, making it rarer than 19% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VAUXHALL NOVA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VAUXHALL NOVA on UK roads fell by 17 (0.3%).
What fuel do most VAUXHALL NOVA use?
Most VAUXHALL NOVA run on petrol — about 98% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the VAUXHALL NOVA peak?
The VAUXHALL NOVA peaked at 6,262 registered in 2023 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.