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A3 WGJ

1996 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Omega115,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 111,453 miles

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

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

crack to front number plate

Pass 9 Apr 2009 104,117 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2009 104,117 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,471 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 87,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 87,347 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 83,417 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 74,066 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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A3 WGJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 115,123 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 A3 WGJ, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 WGJ registered?

A3 WGJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is A3 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 WGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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