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EU52 UER

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Astra Petrol 1796cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 121,549 miles on the clock, averaging 13,803 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for EU52 UER

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,549
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,803

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,549 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,848
Average per year13,803
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU52 UER 37k58k79k101k122k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,549 miles
Since last MOT+24,848 miles
PASS
Mileage96,701 miles
Since last MOT+10,763 miles
PASS
Mileage85,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,938 miles
Since last MOT+13,059 miles
PASS
Mileage72,879 miles
Since last MOT+12,666 miles
PASS
Mileage60,213 miles
Since last MOT+13,372 miles
PASS
Mileage46,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,841 miles
Since last MOT+9,378 miles
PASS
Mileage37,463 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,424 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 UER
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EU52 UER

What car is EU52 UER?

EU52 UER is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU52 UER?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 UER was 121,549 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 UER passed its MOT?

EU52 UER has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2012.

Is EU52 UER ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU52 UER 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 EU52 UER?

EU52 UER is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.