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AO52 WEC

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,301 mi
Last recorded40,301 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 38,327 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 34,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,204 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 32,603 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,651 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 23 May 2018 30,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 29,419 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,641 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,025 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 25,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,912 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 20,866 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,339 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 3,233 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 2,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 2,404 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 2,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 1,941 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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AO52 WEC is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 AO52 WEC, 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 AO52 WEC registered?

AO52 WEC is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AO52 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 WEC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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