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AO51 NKX

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 69,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,832 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 65,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle under covers fitted - limited inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 63,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle under covers fitted - limited inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,010 miles

EML warning on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 61,010 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

EML warning on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,045 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,819 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,819 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,158 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,158 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jun 2011 55,219 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 30 Jun 2011 55,219 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,834 miles

Rear brake discs very poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,834 miles

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

Front brake discs very poor condition

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

Rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,429 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,353 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inside.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,647 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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AO51 NKX is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 48,624 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 AO51 NKX, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 NKX is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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