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DN51 RHE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 177,942 miles on the clock, averaging 11,103 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for DN51 RHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,103

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN51 RHE 57k87k118k148k178k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,942 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,940 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage175,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,608 miles
Since last MOT+86,621 miles
PASS
Mileage88,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,987 miles
PASS
Mileage167,180 miles
Since last MOT+11,755 miles
PASS
Mileage155,425 miles
Since last MOT+17,201 miles
PASS
Mileage138,224 miles
Since last MOT+11,335 miles
PASS
Mileage126,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,889 miles
Since last MOT+17,417 miles
PASS
Mileage109,472 miles
Since last MOT+16,379 miles
PASS
Mileage93,093 miles
Since last MOT+17,862 miles
PASS
Mileage75,231 miles
Since last MOT+18,051 miles
PASS
Mileage57,180 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

RegistrationDN51 RHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DN51 RHE

What car is DN51 RHE?

DN51 RHE is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2002.

What is the mileage of DN51 RHE?

The last recorded mileage for DN51 RHE was 177,942 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN51 RHE passed its MOT?

DN51 RHE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2016.

Is DN51 RHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN51 RHE 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 DN51 RHE?

DN51 RHE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.