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AO51 WDU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Green Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 54,500 miles on the clock, averaging 3,187 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AO51 WDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,187

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,500 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO51 WDU 19k28k37k46k55k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,500 miles
Since last MOT+8,172 miles
PASS
Mileage46,328 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,275 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage45,242 miles
Since last MOT+1,334 miles
PASS
Mileage43,908 miles
Since last MOT+2,375 miles
PASS
Mileage41,533 miles
Since last MOT+2,662 miles
PASS
Mileage38,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage35,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage32,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage29,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage26,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,676 miles
PASS
Mileage22,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage18,657 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 WDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AO51 WDU

What car is AO51 WDU?

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

What is the mileage of AO51 WDU?

The last recorded mileage for AO51 WDU was 54,500 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO51 WDU passed its MOT?

AO51 WDU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2017.

Is AO51 WDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 WDU 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 WDU?

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