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A18 XAT

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,360 mi
Last recorded132,360 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 132,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s steering idler has play

under body condition corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2020 132,323 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front steering idler worn close to excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear inner sills

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 131,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,098 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 130,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 129,094 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 129,094 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 125,465 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 125,463 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone front bushes weak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 120,615 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 120,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,603 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 114,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,803 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,504 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,414 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,620 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 37,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,285 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 34,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,175 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,135 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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A18 XAT is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,314 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 Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 XAT, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 XAT registered?

A18 XAT is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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