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DA02 VHR

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 47,478 miles on the clock, averaging 4,157 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 DA02 VHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,157

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 reading47,478 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA02 VHR 14k22k31k39k47k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage42,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,365 miles
Since last MOT+1,722 miles
PASS
Mileage40,643 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,636 miles
Since last MOT+787 miles
PASS
Mileage39,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage32,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,737 miles
PASS
Mileage25,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,846 miles
PASS
Mileage19,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage13,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,587 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

RegistrationDA02 VHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About DA02 VHR

What car is DA02 VHR?

DA02 VHR is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DA02 VHR?

The last recorded mileage for DA02 VHR was 47,478 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA02 VHR passed its MOT?

DA02 VHR has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2014.

Is DA02 VHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA02 VHR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DA02 VHR?

DA02 VHR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.