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AU53 PYX

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,670 mi
Last recorded65,670 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 65,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,727 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 94yxl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 64,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 64,035 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 64,031 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 63,615 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 63,615 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,348 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,184 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 60,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,458 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,893 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 45,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,226 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,005 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 32,963 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,627 miles

front no plate smaller than standard size and cracked

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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 PYX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU53 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

AU53 PYX is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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