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AO51 TWC

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Yellow Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,931 mi
Last recorded56,931 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 TWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 56,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,344 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 55,982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 55,338 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 55,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,198 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,817 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 51,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,971 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stone chip in screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,773 miles

chips in windscreen.

front tyres getting low tread inner edges.

front wiper blade split.

slight play in n/s/f rack arm joint.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,641 miles

front tyres getting low tread outer edges.

front wiper blade split.

small chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,482 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack arm.

small chip in windscreen.

wiper blade split.

slight play in o/s/r suspension rear arm inner joint.

front tyres on 2.5mm inner edges.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in o/s/r suspension(unable to see where due to covers etc.)

wiper blade split at ends

Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 30,743 miles

front tyres on 2.5mm inner edges,raised tread.

n/s washer poor aim.

rear tyres on 3mm inner edges.

small chip in windscreen.

Pass 30 Dec 2006 25,653 miles

1 wiper blade bit smeary. †2 slight tyre deviation in o/s/r tyre. †3 rear tyres 4mm outer edges. †4 front tyres getting bit low outer edges,raised tread. †5 o/s/f flexi close to suspension arm.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 22,165 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 TWC is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Yellow with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 45,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWC, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 TWC is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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