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DAN 288

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,724 mi
Last recorded109,724 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 288
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 109,724 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drop link ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Near side and Off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 109,724 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Light output severely reduced needs cleaning Near side and Off side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drop link ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Near side and Off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering idler arm has free play (yellow chalk marked)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 107,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner steering idler arm has free play (yellow chalk marked)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering drop arm has play

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 101,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,114 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 100,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,264 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mounts all perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 94,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,665 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 82,665 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,735 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,735 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,501 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 73,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 66,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight blow from exhaust manifold when engine is cold

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,691 miles

slight blow from exhaust manifold when engine is cold

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,849 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 12 Jul 2010 52,761 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 6 Aug 2009 44,714 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,073 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,277 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 28,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,484 miles

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

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

oil leak from diff'

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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DAN 288 is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DAN 288, 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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DAN 288 is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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