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DS03 FOP

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,765 mi
Last recorded128,765 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 128,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shockabsorbers appear weak/o/s/r shockabsorber appears damp

corrosion evident o/s/f chassis (nearside previously repaired)

handbrake cable rough/incremental in operation/ efficiency advised on

n/s/f tyre 2.0 mm both front tyres are low at inner edges

o/s/r steel brake pipe is surface corroded

parking brake efficiency 19%.

suspension arm bushes are aged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 127,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front shock absorbers have poor damping effect

Pass 13 Feb 2013 121,245 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,564 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 110,065 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 110,065 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 105,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 100,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,114 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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DS03 FOP is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS03 FOP, 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 DS03 FOP registered?

DS03 FOP is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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