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AAY 2Y

2006 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,628 mi
Last recorded50,628 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall VX22026,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAY 2Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 50,628 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 49,719 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both inner faces n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,822 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 46,741 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On insides, very little contact with brake pad against surface of brake disc, brake disc is corroded badly on inside also (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small, incorrect size (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector missing Reflector has dropped inside lamp unit (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front brake application is slightly uneven

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2019 42,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2018 41,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 39,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,209 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 35,209 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 31,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,746 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,685 miles

signs of slight deteriotion (cracking) between treads of both rear tyres.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,272 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,730 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 21,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AAY 2Y is a 2006 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 26,484 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 AAY 2Y, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAY 2Y is a 2006 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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