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R3 DVX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

76,976 mi
Last recorded76,976 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 DVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,976 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 76,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 76,369 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 76,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 74,214 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 75,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 May 2021 74,582 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 74,581 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 74,076 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 74,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad slit pin missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,727 miles

under trays

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,452 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,452 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 72,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Underbody covers obscuring full underside of vehicle

Wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,773 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 27,773 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,131 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 20,131 miles

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

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

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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R3 DVX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R3 DVX, 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 R3 DVX registered?

R3 DVX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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