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DN53 OHZ

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,067 mi
Last recorded106,067 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 OHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler has slight play but serviceable (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 106,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler has slight play but serviceable (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,276 miles

Nearside Rear engine blowing blue smoke on overrun

Offside Front washer is not hitting screen in the middle

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box corroded will require replacement soon (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 94,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,915 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,166 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 86,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,370 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,829 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 34,376 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,841 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread

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 OHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OHZ, 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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What year was DN53 OHZ registered?

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

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