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V3 VXT

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,855 mi
Last recorded85,855 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 85,855 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil sump corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 85,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 85,653 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 85,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 85,330 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 84,884 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 84,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,520 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,946 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,589 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,833 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,947 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 71,935 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 2012 66,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,872 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,158 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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V3 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V3 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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V3 VXT is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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