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DS03 VFM

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,841 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 80,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 76,794 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,222 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,655 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 66,595 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,026 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 50,026 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,515 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 45,515 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,863 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,543 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 VFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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