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R10 TVX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,427 mi
Last recorded61,427 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 TVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 61,427 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 60,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,071 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,623 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,508 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,707 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 57,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,451 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 54,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,623 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 51,621 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,245 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 46,245 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 May 2012 43,670 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 43,670 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 May 2011 39,986 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 39,986 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,594 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,775 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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R10 TVX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R10 TVX, 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 R10 TVX registered?

R10 TVX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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