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WP52 HRX

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 70,887 miles on the clock, averaging 5,105 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 WP52 HRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,887
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
5,105

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading70,887 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,623
Average per year5,105
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WP52 HRX 14k28k42k57k71k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage70,887 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage64,264 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage59,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,271 miles
PASS
Mileage52,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage46,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage42,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage39,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage34,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage28,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage22,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
PASS
Mileage18,136 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,134 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage13,709 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

RegistrationWP52 HRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WP52 HRX

What car is WP52 HRX?

WP52 HRX is a silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WP52 HRX?

The last recorded mileage for WP52 HRX was 70,887 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP52 HRX passed its MOT?

WP52 HRX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 29 Apr 2017.

Is WP52 HRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP52 HRX 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 WP52 HRX?

WP52 HRX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.