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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 78,043 miles on the clock, averaging 4,505 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 AP51 VBD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 78,043 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,522 |
| Average per year | 4,505 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AP51 VBD |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AP51 VBD
What car is AP51 VBD?
AP51 VBD is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AP51 VBD?
The last recorded mileage for AP51 VBD was 78,043 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP51 VBD passed its MOT?
AP51 VBD has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Feb 2016.
Is AP51 VBD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 VBD 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 VBD?
AP51 VBD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.