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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 76,438 miles on the clock, averaging 3,182 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 BG51 OGX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 76,438 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,665 |
| Average per year | 3,182 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 | BG51 OGX |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BG51 OGX
What car is BG51 OGX?
BG51 OGX is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BG51 OGX?
The last recorded mileage for BG51 OGX was 76,438 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG51 OGX passed its MOT?
BG51 OGX has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2023.
Is BG51 OGX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 OGX 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 BG51 OGX?
BG51 OGX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.