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8388 AH

2002 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,121 mi
Last recorded71,121 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Omega77,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8388 AH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 71,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 70,806 miles

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

underbody including suspension and steering components becoming very rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2024 70,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody including suspension and steering components becoming very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

some suspension items covered in grease others very rusty including front bottom arms

Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,921 miles

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

suspension components covered in grease

Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,211 miles

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

suspension components covered in grease

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,465 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 68,464 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,874 miles

all brake pipes greased as well as suspension parts

Fail 4 Nov 2019 67,857 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all brake pipes greased as well as suspension parts

Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 62,547 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,577 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,783 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,758 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,402 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,657 miles

both rear tyre's close to limit

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,847 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,260 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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8388 AH is a 2002 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 8388 AH, 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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What year was 8388 AH registered?

8388 AH is a 2002 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is 8388 AH safe to buy?

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