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DS03 VEW

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 108,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,968 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 97,968 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 82,939 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,594 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 67,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 67,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,431 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 67,431 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,799 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 43,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,388 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,041 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,360 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,406 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 25,406 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,185 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 22,185 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,459 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 19,459 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 VEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

DS03 VEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is DS03 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 VEW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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