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2002 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,517 mi
Last recorded4,517 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Omega77,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 BC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 4,517 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 44,517 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 43,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 43,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,937 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,240 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 42,229 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 39,114 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 35,851 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 33,366 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 32,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 30,409 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 30,409 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 28,556 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 24,842 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 22,933 miles

Corrosion on front discs inner surface.

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

N/S/R drive shaft outer gatier split and loosing grease.

Pass 12 May 2010 21,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2010 21,240 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 19,853 miles

cracks in both rear tyre side walls [7 year old]

Fail 11 May 2009 19,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks in both rear tyre side walls [7 year old]

Pass 21 May 2008 18,194 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 18,194 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 May 2007 16,435 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,076 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 13,299 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?

Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
93,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55,888
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,985
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,717
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,762
coil spring incomplete 18,025
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43 BC is a 2002 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 77,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 43 BC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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43 BC is a 2002 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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