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DE53 FBL

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,289 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,289 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 76,973 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,075 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,947 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 72,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,494 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 55,548 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 55,548 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

o/s+n/s rear outer drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 5 May 2009 50,589 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 50,544 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 46,316 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 46,316 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 38,815 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,900 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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DE53 FBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE53 FBL, 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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DE53 FBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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