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OE52 OAJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 80,891 miles on the clock, averaging 5,965 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 OE52 OAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,891
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,965

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,891 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,965
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 OAJ 10k27k45k63k81k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,733 miles
PASS
Mileage72,158 miles
Since last MOT+8,769 miles
PASS
Mileage63,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,389 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage54,776 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,772 miles
Since last MOT+10,070 miles
PASS
Mileage44,702 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage42,729 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,968 miles
PASS
Mileage38,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage34,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage27,877 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage23,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage18,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage13,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage9,688 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

RegistrationOE52 OAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 OAJ

What car is OE52 OAJ?

OE52 OAJ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OE52 OAJ?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 OAJ was 80,891 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 OAJ passed its MOT?

OE52 OAJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2017.

Is OE52 OAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE52 OAJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OE52 OAJ?

OE52 OAJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.