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A20 OVX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,889 mi
Last recorded67,889 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 15 May 2025 67,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 67,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 67,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,467 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 65,841 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,121 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 64,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

chip in windscreen outside swept area

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,484 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 62,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,015 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 60,015 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,318 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,560 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,563 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,582 miles

full inspection of underside could not be made due to under trays fitted

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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A20 OVX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A20 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 A20 OVX registered?

A20 OVX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is A20 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 OVX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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