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R5 VXT

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,772 mi
Last recorded67,772 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,772 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,916 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 62,759 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,379 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,566 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 53,858 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 52,177 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 50,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,196 miles

both rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 25 Jun 2011 49,653 miles

FRONT WIPER POOR

NSR BRAKE DISC CORRIOED

VERY SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN RACK

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,654 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

SLIGHT KNOCKING FROM STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,550 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)

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,302 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 34,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 20,750 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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R5 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R5 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 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 R5 VXT registered?

R5 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is R5 VXT safe to buy?

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