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GX52 WCN

2002 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 2002 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 122,532 miles on the clock, averaging 8,120 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for GX52 WCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,120

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,532 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,061
Average per year8,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX52 WCN 31k54k77k100k123k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,532 miles
Since last MOT+1,061 miles
PASS
Mileage121,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage120,463 miles
Since last MOT+2,061 miles
PASS
Mileage118,402 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage115,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage112,125 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage108,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,966 miles
Since last MOT+8,044 miles
PASS
Mileage100,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,922 miles
Since last MOT+15,914 miles
PASS
Mileage85,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,008 miles
Since last MOT+15,808 miles
PASS
Mileage69,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,200 miles
Since last MOT+16,770 miles
PASS
Mileage52,430 miles
Since last MOT+21,131 miles
PASS
Mileage31,299 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

RegistrationGX52 WCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGX — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GX52 WCN

What car is GX52 WCN?

GX52 WCN is a silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GX52 WCN?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 WCN was 122,532 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 WCN passed its MOT?

GX52 WCN has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2016.

Is GX52 WCN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GX52 WCN 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 GX52 WCN?

GX52 WCN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.