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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 94,544 miles on the clock, averaging 3,298 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 OW51 LCN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 94,544 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,031 |
| Average per year | 3,298 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | OW51 LCN |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OW51 LCN
What car is OW51 LCN?
OW51 LCN is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.
What is the mileage of OW51 LCN?
The last recorded mileage for OW51 LCN was 94,544 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW51 LCN passed its MOT?
OW51 LCN has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 19 Aug 2021.
Is OW51 LCN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW51 LCN 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 OW51 LCN?
OW51 LCN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.