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DN02 SMX

2002 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

118,086 mi
Last recorded118,086 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Omega77,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 SMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 118,086 miles

both outer body sill covered with plastic trim

Fail 28 Feb 2017 118,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking metal pipe at fuel filter area (7.2.3)

both outer body sill covered with plastic trim

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,111 miles

Offside Rear outer brake pipe

Rear both tyres close to min limits just pass MOT

both outer sill have plastic over cover fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front strut shaft has slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2015 104,049 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

eml on

front brake discs badley corroded

side skirts fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2013 101,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

eml on

front brake discs badley corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2012 98,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slight wear

engine managment light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 98,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slight wear

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Feb 2011 93,038 miles

both front brake discs pitted inner faces

Fail 9 Feb 2011 92,936 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted inner faces

Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2009 82,848 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2009 82,848 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 71,539 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 71,539 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,189 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,381 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 50,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 38,284 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 38,284 miles

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

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

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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DN02 SMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 77,504 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 DN02 SMX, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN02 SMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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