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C17 VEJ

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,361 mi
Last recorded116,361 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 VEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 116,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 106,542 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 93,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 89,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 88,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,247 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 86,203 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,381 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 82,217 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,293 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,460 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,952 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 57,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 57,498 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,175 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 5 Jul 2010
Fail 30 Jun 2010

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009
Fail 15 Jun 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,297 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,938 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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C17 VEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 C17 VEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C17 VEJ registered?

C17 VEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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