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DS03 VFL

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,191 mi
Last recorded110,191 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 97,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,306 miles

front subframe mounting prescribed areas corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jan 2022 92,294 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wing within 30cm of front subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front of front to rear brake pipes corroded

front subframe mounting prescribed areas corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides brake pipe to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides chassis members corroded around front subframe mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 90,677 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Front and rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides brake pipe to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides chassis members corroded around front subframe mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,260 miles

Front both front chassis legs corrosion started

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 89,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,907 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 88,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed dangerous to drive on the road (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn bad---

Pass 31 May 2016 85,202 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 85,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front both tyres inner edges worn bad----

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,489 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/front tyre outer edges worn--washer jets in need of adjustment--

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,899 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,806 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,793 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,275 miles

both front and rear tyres uneven wear inner edges-both rear shock absorbers very slight leak--

Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,407 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,401 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,832 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 35,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,159 miles

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

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

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 VFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

DS03 VFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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