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AP51 LEU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 82,989 miles on the clock, averaging 7,756 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 AP51 LEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,756

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading82,989 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,950
Average per year7,756
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 LEU 36k48k60k71k83k '06'12'10

Check AP51 LEU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage80,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,039 miles
Since last MOT+9,524 miles
PASS
Mileage70,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,515 miles
Since last MOT+11,699 miles
PASS
Mileage58,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,512 miles
PASS
Mileage50,304 miles
Since last MOT+8,146 miles
PASS
Mileage42,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage36,336 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

RegistrationAP51 LEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 LEU

What car is AP51 LEU?

AP51 LEU is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 LEU?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 LEU was 82,989 miles, recorded on 2 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 LEU passed its MOT?

AP51 LEU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2012.

Is AP51 LEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 LEU 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 AP51 LEU?

AP51 LEU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.