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RE52 LRN

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 54,903 miles on the clock, averaging 2,921 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 RE52 LRN

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,921

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,903 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year2,921
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE52 LRN 5k18k30k42k55k '05'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,903 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage50,551 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage45,670 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,660 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage41,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,044 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
PASS
Mileage37,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage33,104 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,048 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
PASS
Mileage27,779 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage22,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage17,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage14,280 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage12,575 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
PASS
Mileage12,187 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
PASS
Mileage11,744 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
PASS
Mileage11,134 miles
Since last MOT+889 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,245 miles
Since last MOT+1,903 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,342 miles
Since last MOT+730 miles
PASS
Mileage7,612 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage5,068 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

RegistrationRE52 LRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RE52 LRN

What car is RE52 LRN?

RE52 LRN is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RE52 LRN?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 LRN was 54,903 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 LRN passed its MOT?

RE52 LRN has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2022.

Is RE52 LRN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE52 LRN 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 RE52 LRN?

RE52 LRN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.