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BN03 BBX

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,312 mi
Last recorded81,312 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,312 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Plastic covers on sills

Fail 14 Oct 2016 81,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Plastic covers on sills

Pass 26 May 2015 72,622 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 May 2015 72,594 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,574 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 64,992 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 61,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 61,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,025 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 59,025 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,505 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,535 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 26 Feb 2008 49,332 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 49,328 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,853 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,990 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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BN03 BBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN03 BBX, 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 BN03 BBX registered?

BN03 BBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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