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OE52 PXO

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
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 2003 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 122,873 miles on the clock, averaging 10,189 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 OE52 PXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,189

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 reading122,873 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,189
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 PXO 10k38k67k95k123k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,873 miles
Since last MOT+12,852 miles
PASS
Mileage110,021 miles
Since last MOT+12,905 miles
PASS
Mileage97,116 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage90,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,159 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,101 miles
Since last MOT+15,138 miles
PASS
Mileage74,963 miles
Since last MOT+19,905 miles
PASS
Mileage55,058 miles
Since last MOT+7,696 miles
PASS
Mileage47,362 miles
Since last MOT+13,647 miles
PASS
Mileage33,715 miles
Since last MOT+11,413 miles
PASS
Mileage22,302 miles
Since last MOT+8,022 miles
PASS
Mileage14,280 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage12,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage10,359 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

RegistrationOE52 PXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 PXO

What car is OE52 PXO?

OE52 PXO is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OE52 PXO?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 PXO was 122,873 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 PXO passed its MOT?

OE52 PXO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2017.

Is OE52 PXO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE52 PXO 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 OE52 PXO?

OE52 PXO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.