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DA53 FVN

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,844 mi
Last recorded147,844 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 147,844 miles

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

engine light on in vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2017 147,844 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine light on in vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on in vehicle

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front chassis legs

Fail 17 Feb 2016 145,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on in vehicle

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front chassis legs

Pass 27 Feb 2015 141,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on in vehicle

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front chassis legs

Fail 20 Feb 2015 141,310 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on in vehicle

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front chassis legs

Pass 27 Sep 2012 139,344 miles

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

front brake pads on limit

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low

nearside wiper blade split

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 29 Sep 2011 120,208 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust section been repaired

Pass 29 Oct 2010 103,511 miles

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

nearside wiper split on ends

Pass 30 Oct 2009 84,527 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2009 84,527 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)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,985 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,614 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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DA53 FVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA53 FVN, 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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DA53 FVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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