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VE52 OPP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 81,155 miles on the clock, averaging 3,614 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 VE52 OPP

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,614

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,155 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,110
Average per year3,614
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE52 OPP 19k34k50k66k81k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,155 miles
Since last MOT+1,110 miles
PASS
Mileage80,045 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,042 miles
Since last MOT+202 miles
PASS
Mileage79,840 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage77,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,557 miles
Since last MOT+2,755 miles
PASS
Mileage74,802 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,774 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage72,778 miles
Since last MOT+1,339 miles
PASS
Mileage71,439 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,436 miles
Since last MOT+1,480 miles
PASS
Mileage69,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,956 miles
Since last MOT+1,747 miles
PASS
Mileage68,209 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage64,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage56,334 miles
Since last MOT+8,585 miles
PASS
Mileage47,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage38,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage32,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage27,498 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage23,219 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,214 miles
Since last MOT+4,530 miles
PASS
Mileage18,684 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

RegistrationVE52 OPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VE52 OPP

What car is VE52 OPP?

VE52 OPP is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE52 OPP?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 OPP was 81,155 miles, recorded on 24 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 OPP passed its MOT?

VE52 OPP has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2023.

Is VE52 OPP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE52 OPP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VE52 OPP?

VE52 OPP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.