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DN53 MTU

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 MTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 91,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 91,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 88,417 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,092 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 87,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring locator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 85,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres are wearing on the inside edges

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2020 80,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,169 miles

all tyres slightly wearing on the inside edges

heavily surface corrosion inside rear wheel arches ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

Fail 25 Nov 2019 76,163 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly wearing on the inside edges

heavily surface corrosion inside rear wheel arches ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

heavily surface corrosion in the rear inner arches ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,677 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,333 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 63,310 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill section under covers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill section under covers (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play n/s idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake pads wearing low

rear silencer corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 62,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to o/s front flexible ( just inside inner wing . ( May clean ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened coil spring lower bed ( on suspension) (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,011 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,306 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 51,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,721 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,093 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 44,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 41,286 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 41,248 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,838 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,438 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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DN53 MTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DN53 MTU, 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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DN53 MTU is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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