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DS03 VFU

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,242 mi
Last recorded51,242 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 51,242 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 47,995 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 47,995 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2011 45,134 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 42,274 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 May 2010 42,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 May 2009 38,233 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 35,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2008 35,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 VFU registered?

DS03 VFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is DS03 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 VFU shows 9 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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