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OE52 GTU

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

56,298 mi
Last recorded56,298 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 GTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,298 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 56,292 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,245 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 54,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 54,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres are perished

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,345 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES CRACKING WITH AGE

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,301 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension parts corroded

front tyres cracking on sideweall

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,215 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,217 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 42,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 36,580 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,580 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,673 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 29,737 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,737 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,904 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
Full Vauxhall VX220 reliability report

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OE52 GTU is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,608 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 OE52 GTU, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OE52 GTU registered?

OE52 GTU is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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