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DS03 VFK

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,053 mi
Last recorded129,053 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 129,053 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 129,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 121,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system has some corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2012 121,020 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Dec 2010 118,628 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pad sensor wire broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 117,649 miles

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

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

Oil leak

baby seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

coolant level below minimum

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

nearside front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 107,496 miles

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

Front 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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 107,496 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front 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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,416 miles

both rear track control arms outer ends misaligned

handbrake imbalance

noise at rear wheels , suspect handbrake shoes

Fail 6 Aug 2008 93,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear track control arms outer ends misaligned

handbrake imbalance

noise at rear wheels , suspect handbrake shoes

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills covered by mouldings

Fail 12 Aug 2006 56,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

sills covered by mouldings .

Pass 12 Aug 2006 56,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

sills covered by mouldings .

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 VFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

DS03 VFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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