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SR03 VXR

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,600 mi
Last recorded33,600 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 33,600 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 29,108 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 29,108 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 21,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,426 miles

Offside Rear brake slight lag-20%

Fail 12 Jul 2018 17,426 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight lag-20%

Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,154 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,361 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 14,084 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,950 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 13,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 13,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,873 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking slightly on tread.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,224 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 7,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 6,302 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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SR03 VXR is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SR03 VXR, 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 SR03 VXR registered?

SR03 VXR is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is SR03 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR03 VXR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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