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BV03 FHL

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,074 mi
Last recorded112,074 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,074 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to rear shock absorbers

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamps deteriorating

Slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 18 Aug 2020 112,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to rear shock absorbers

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamps deteriorating

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,922 miles

movement in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,044 miles

1 centre exhaust mounting rubber split

front suspension lower arm rear bushes wearing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,241 miles

eml light on

handbrake travel high

lower arm rear bushes have movement in

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,417 miles

both front lower arm bushs have movement just in mot limit

Fail 24 Aug 2015 104,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower arm bushs have movement just in mot limit

Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,237 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 101,237 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,112 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 75,063 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,830 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 66,183 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 66,024 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,764 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 49,733 miles

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

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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BV03 FHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV03 FHL, 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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BV03 FHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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