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DX02 OSU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 166,144 miles on the clock, averaging 6,467 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for DX02 OSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,467

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

Below average
Latest reading166,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,467
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX02 OSU 88k108k127k147k166k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,144 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,140 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
PASS
Mileage163,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage159,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage154,926 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,921 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage151,767 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,455 miles
PASS
Mileage146,152 miles
Since last MOT+10,456 miles
PASS
Mileage135,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,696 miles
Since last MOT+8,409 miles
PASS
Mileage127,287 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage121,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,698 miles
PASS
Mileage115,227 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,226 miles
Since last MOT+16,828 miles
PASS
Mileage98,398 miles
Since last MOT+10,048 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,350 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

RegistrationDX02 OSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About DX02 OSU

What car is DX02 OSU?

DX02 OSU is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2002.

What is the mileage of DX02 OSU?

The last recorded mileage for DX02 OSU was 166,144 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX02 OSU passed its MOT?

DX02 OSU has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2018.

Is DX02 OSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX02 OSU 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 DX02 OSU?

DX02 OSU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.