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AU53 PYJ

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,873 mi
Last recorded50,873 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,873 miles

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

advises front and rear brake disces bit rusted

advises front number plate in wind screen

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,964 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,964 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 48,702 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 48,702 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 718,240 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges tread not cut as deep

covers fitted front to rear of vehicle

nearside headlamp slightly loose

nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition and cable slightly siezed

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2009 718,125 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges tread not cut as deep

covers fitted front to rear of vehicle

nearside headlamp slightly loose

nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition and cable slightly siezed

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2009 717,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside trackrod end dust cover split

Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,156 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 42,519 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 30,371 miles

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

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

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

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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AU53 PYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AU53 PYJ, 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 AU53 PYJ registered?

AU53 PYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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