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RR51 MDR

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 57,335 miles on the clock, averaging 2,229 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 RR51 MDR

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
2,229

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 reading57,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,091
Average per year2,229
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RR51 MDR 30k37k44k51k57k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage54,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,321 miles
PASS
Mileage52,923 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,885 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,970 miles
PASS
Mileage49,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,770 miles
PASS
Mileage47,525 miles
Since last MOT+2,158 miles
PASS
Mileage45,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage43,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage41,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,886 miles
PASS
Mileage39,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage36,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage33,162 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage30,432 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

RegistrationRR51 MDR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRR — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RR51 MDR

What car is RR51 MDR?

RR51 MDR is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RR51 MDR?

The last recorded mileage for RR51 MDR was 57,335 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RR51 MDR passed its MOT?

RR51 MDR has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2018.

Is RR51 MDR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RR51 MDR 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 RR51 MDR?

RR51 MDR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.