Car statistics
Vauxhall Nova statistics
How many Vauxhall Novas are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 577 +2.7% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 4,942 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 802 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed in 1994 442,343 when this data begins
- Declared off the road 89.5% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 98.8% of those licensed
How many Vauxhall Novas are left in Great Britain?
There were 577 Vauxhall Novas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 4,942 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.9% fewer than the 442,343 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Vauxhall Novas licensed in Great Britain
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 442,343 |
| 1995 | 423,153 |
| 1996 | 410,366 |
| 1997 | 386,173 |
| 1998 | 350,367 |
| 1999 | 312,590 |
| 2000 | 264,283 |
| 2001 | 214,444 |
| 2002 | 158,581 |
| 2003 | 107,053 |
| 2004 | 69,280 |
| 2005 | 42,726 |
| 2006 | 25,260 |
| 2007 | 15,617 |
| 2008 | 10,139 |
| 2009 | 6,604 |
| 2010 | 4,760 |
| 2011 | 3,506 |
| 2012 | 2,766 |
| 2013 | 2,138 |
| 2014 | 1,704 |
| 2015 | 1,446 |
| 2016 | 1,241 |
| 2017 | 1,060 |
| 2018 | 878 |
| 2019 | 788 |
| 2020 | 726 |
| 2021 | 673 |
| 2022 | 643 |
| 2023 | 569 |
| 2024 | 563 |
| 2025 | 572 |
| 2026 | 577 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Vauxhall Nova versions
8 versions of the Vauxhall Nova have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Nova GTE | 27 | 299 |
| Vauxhall Nova GSI | 18 | 291 |
| Vauxhall Nova Merit Plus | 29 | 257 |
| Vauxhall Nova Spin | 14 | 152 |
| Vauxhall Nova SRI | 9 | 153 |
| Vauxhall Nova Luxe Plus | 18 | 132 |
| Vauxhall Nova Expression | 13 | 114 |
| Vauxhall Nova Flair | 10 | 91 |
Vauxhall Nova MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Vauxhall Novas in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Vauxhall Nova engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 612 Vauxhall Novas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 52.5% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc, and 11.6% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc has fallen from 61.6% in 2014 to 52.5%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 321 licensed | 52.5% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 71 licensed | 11.6% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 66 licensed | 10.8% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 60 licensed | 9.8% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 51 licensed | 8.3% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 27 licensed | 4.4% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 8 licensed | 1.3% |
| Other sizes 8 licensed | 1.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 321 | 52.5% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 71 | 11.6% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 66 | 10.8% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 60 | 9.8% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 50 | 8.2% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 27 | 4.4% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,101–1,200cc | 901–1,000cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,201–1,300cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 61.6% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| 2015 | 58.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| 2016 | 57.8% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 8.5% |
| 2017 | 57.6% | 11.0% | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| 2018 | 57.7% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| 2019 | 56.2% | 11.1% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| 2020 | 54.2% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | 52.6% | 12.4% | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| 2022 | 55.0% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 54.8% | 11.5% | 10.1% | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 53.6% | 11.1% | 11.6% | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 52.5% | 11.6% | 10.8% | 9.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 98.8% | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 99.0% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 98.7% | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| 2024 | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| 2025 | 98.9% | 1.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Vauxhall Nova safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Vauxhall Nova in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Vauxhall Nova. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Vauxhall Nova with other Vauxhall models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Nova | 577 | +2.7% | 4,942 | 802 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Astra | 527,414 | −9.7% | 94,476 | 8 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 304,093 | +4.1% | 3,804 | 22 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 157,793 | −11.4% | 16,368 | 51 | Diesel |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 5,519 Nova records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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