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R8 VXT

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,068 mi
Last recorded20,068 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 20,068 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,051 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,044 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 19,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,062 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,701 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,701 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 13,399 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 2,113 miles

corrosion evident inner brake disc areas & brake pads appear to be worn low

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to vehicle type /construction

Pass 12 Mar 2007 1,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 1,516 miles

limited vision to vehicle underside due to vehicle undertrays .

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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R8 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 VXT registered?

R8 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is R8 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 VXT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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