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RE51 OAB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 63,930 miles on the clock, averaging 2,347 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 RE51 OAB

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,930
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,347

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,930 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,198
Average per year2,347
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE51 OAB 34k41k49k56k64k '06'19'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,930 miles
Since last MOT+1,198 miles
PASS
Mileage62,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage58,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,920 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
PASS
Mileage58,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage54,894 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage50,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,675 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage46,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage40,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,784 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage33,838 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

RegistrationRE51 OAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RE51 OAB

What car is RE51 OAB?

RE51 OAB is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RE51 OAB?

The last recorded mileage for RE51 OAB was 63,930 miles, recorded on 23 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE51 OAB passed its MOT?

RE51 OAB has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2019.

Is RE51 OAB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 OAB 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 RE51 OAB?

RE51 OAB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.