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WP03 WUY

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 117,808 miles on the clock, averaging 6,612 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 WP03 WUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,808
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,612

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 reading117,808 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,410
Average per year6,612
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP03 WUY 35k56k76k97k118k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage117,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage115,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage110,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage106,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
PASS
Mileage102,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage95,437 miles
Since last MOT+4,615 miles
PASS
Mileage90,822 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage82,666 miles
Since last MOT+8,143 miles
PASS
Mileage74,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,523 miles
Since last MOT+8,101 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,469 miles
PASS
Mileage56,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,510 miles
PASS
Mileage52,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,443 miles
Since last MOT+10,609 miles
PASS
Mileage41,834 miles
Since last MOT+6,846 miles
PASS
Mileage34,988 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

RegistrationWP03 WUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WP03 WUY

What car is WP03 WUY?

WP03 WUY is a silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WP03 WUY?

The last recorded mileage for WP03 WUY was 117,808 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP03 WUY passed its MOT?

WP03 WUY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jan 2019.

Is WP03 WUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP03 WUY 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 WP03 WUY?

WP03 WUY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.