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AU52 TKZ

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,669 mi
Last recorded124,669 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 TKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 124,669 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 124,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 124,668 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,539 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 119,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,717 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 107,385 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 107,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 97,682 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 97,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 97,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,651 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear light lenses have slight condensation

front body has light damage

nearside front light lense loose but not insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2007 84,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear light lenses have slight condensation

front body has light damage

nearside front light lense loose but not insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2006 71,710 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 71,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AU52 TKZ is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 AU52 TKZ, 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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AU52 TKZ is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AU52 TKZ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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