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RN51 DOU

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 91,728 miles on the clock, averaging 6,661 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 RN51 DOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,728
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
6,661

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

Below average
Latest reading91,728 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,661
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN51 DOU 25k41k58k75k92k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,728 miles
Since last MOT+8,310 miles
PASS
Mileage83,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,909 miles
PASS
Mileage80,509 miles
Since last MOT+54,230 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,279 miles
PASS
Mileage75,261 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,260 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage66,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,191 miles
Since last MOT+15,295 miles
PASS
Mileage42,896 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage33,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage29,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,690 miles
Since last MOT+5,161 miles
PASS
Mileage24,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,529 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

RegistrationRN51 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 DOU

What car is RN51 DOU?

RN51 DOU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RN51 DOU?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 DOU was 91,728 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 DOU passed its MOT?

RN51 DOU has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2016.

Is RN51 DOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 DOU 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 RN51 DOU?

RN51 DOU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.