MOT reliability
Vauxhall Lx
2 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Vauxhall Lx vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Lx has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 146,691 miles.
2
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
10,046
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Lx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Lx MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Brakes3%
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Identification & plates3%
Vauxhall Lx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Vauxhall Lx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Lx MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
Vauxhall Lx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 25 | 52% | 109,376 |
| 2003 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 184,007 |
Vauxhall Lx reliability FAQ
Across 2 Vauxhall Lx vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Lx MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Vauxhall Lx in our data has covered around
146,691 miles.
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