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S2 OVX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,801 mi
Last recorded61,801 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 OVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 61,801 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2025 61,594 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,359 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 61,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,029 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 60,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,753 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 59,686 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,195 miles

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

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 27 Mar 2014 53,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,778 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 37,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,189 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 35,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,158 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 28,150 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 4 Apr 2008 24,764 miles

full under tray fitted to vehicle restricting a full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,166 miles

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

nsf tyre staring to crack / perish

osf tyre starting to crack / perish

Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,776 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 17,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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S2 OVX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S2 OVX, 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 S2 OVX registered?

S2 OVX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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