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AK03 UTX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,045 mi
Last recorded33,045 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,045 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 33,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,302 miles

could not check some components due to covers under body

Fail 1 Jul 2015 32,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

could not check some components due to covers under body

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,172 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,833 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 29,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,373 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 25,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,041 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,656 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 9,656 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AK03 UTX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK03 UTX, 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 AK03 UTX registered?

AK03 UTX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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