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A8 VXT

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,315 mi
Last recorded42,315 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,315 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 40,180 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,180 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,049 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,349 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 30,349 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 27,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,285 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 27,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,575 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?

Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,641
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 478
Headlamp aim too high 474
Headlamp aim too low 378
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 369
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A8 VXT is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VX220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 VXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VX220 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 VXT registered?

A8 VXT is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is A8 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VXT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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