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YH51 OAW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 118,977 miles on the clock, averaging 7,654 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for YH51 OAW

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,977
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,654

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,977 miles
Reading date
Miles last year33
Average per year7,654
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH51 OAW 21k45k70k94k119k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,977 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage116,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
PASS
Mileage110,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage102,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,770 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage95,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage89,594 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage87,040 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,900 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
PASS
Mileage77,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,168 miles
Since last MOT+10,025 miles
PASS
Mileage67,143 miles
Since last MOT+9,807 miles
PASS
Mileage57,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
PASS
Mileage47,385 miles
Since last MOT+8,933 miles
PASS
Mileage38,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,008 miles
PASS
Mileage29,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage20,905 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

RegistrationYH51 OAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YH51 OAW

What car is YH51 OAW?

YH51 OAW is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.

What is the mileage of YH51 OAW?

The last recorded mileage for YH51 OAW was 118,977 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH51 OAW passed its MOT?

YH51 OAW has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2018.

Is YH51 OAW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH51 OAW 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 YH51 OAW?

YH51 OAW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.