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S8 VXT

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 106,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,927 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,576 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 96,568 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,222 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,903 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 84,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,515 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 71,514 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,494 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,857 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,386 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 31,348 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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S8 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S8 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 S8 VXT registered?

S8 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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