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P40 DST

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,179 mi
Last recorded51,179 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 DST
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 51,179 miles

both front fog lights not working

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,046 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyres on 2/3mm

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Offside Rear tyres 2/3mm

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 49,046 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyres on 2/3mm

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyres 2/3mm

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,222 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 44,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2015 41,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 38,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 38,032 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,220 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,894 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 27,445 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 23,169 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 19,625 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,909 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,557 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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P40 DST is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P40 DST, 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 P40 DST registered?

P40 DST is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for P40 DST shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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