No, R547 OAU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R547 OAU?

The MOT for R547 OAU is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 November 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of R547 OAU?

The recorded mileage for R547 OAU is 150,400 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R547 OAU ULEZ compliant?

No, R547 OAU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does R547 OAU have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, R547 OAU is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · R547 OAU

R547 OAU

1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 150,400 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 22/11/2009
Road Tax: Untaxed (18/06/2009)
Recorded Mileage: 150,400 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 22/11/2009

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 18/06/2009

Mileage: 150,400 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1686cc

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R547 OAU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2008
150,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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R547 OAU Mileage History

23/11/2006126,034 mi
14/11/2007135,914 mi+9,880 mi
14/11/2007135,914 mi
11/11/2008150,400 mi+14,486 mi
11/11/2008150,400 mi

Average of roughly 12,379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R547 OAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 03:36

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R547 OAU) between November 2006 and November 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.

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