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AO51 TGU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 81,318 miles on the clock, averaging 7,751 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AO51 TGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,318
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,751

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading81,318 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year7,751
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO51 TGU 31k43k56k69k81k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,318 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,309 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage69,863 miles
Since last MOT+7,527 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage60,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,369 miles
PASS
Mileage51,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,194 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage43,034 miles
Since last MOT+561 miles
PASS
Mileage42,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,977 miles
PASS
Mileage37,496 miles
Since last MOT+6,769 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,727 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

RegistrationAO51 TGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AO51 TGU

What car is AO51 TGU?

AO51 TGU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AO51 TGU?

The last recorded mileage for AO51 TGU was 81,318 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO51 TGU passed its MOT?

AO51 TGU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2013.

Is AO51 TGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 TGU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AO51 TGU?

AO51 TGU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.