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WG52 LHE

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 103,050 miles on the clock, averaging 6,373 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for WG52 LHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,373

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,050 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,373
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG52 LHE 37k54k70k87k103k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,598 miles
PASS
Mileage95,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,452 miles
Since last MOT+3,252 miles
PASS
Mileage92,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage87,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage81,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,978 miles
PASS
Mileage74,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,813 miles
PASS
Mileage69,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage62,960 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage55,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,789 miles
PASS
Mileage46,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,495 miles
PASS
Mileage37,430 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

RegistrationWG52 LHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WG52 LHE

What car is WG52 LHE?

WG52 LHE is a blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG52 LHE?

The last recorded mileage for WG52 LHE was 103,050 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG52 LHE passed its MOT?

WG52 LHE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2016.

Is WG52 LHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG52 LHE 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 WG52 LHE?

WG52 LHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.