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DS03 VHG

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,877 mi
Last recorded117,877 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2014 117,877 miles

outer sills covered

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

outer sills covered

Pass 31 Aug 2012 110,113 miles

EML on

Front discs worn

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

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,702 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 96,702 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Offside front tyre mishapen

Offside rear tyre mishapen

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,673 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 76,671 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,357 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 50,785 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust noise cold engine may be exhaust manifold

Pass 1 May 2007 50,785 miles

exhaust noise cold engine may be exhaust manifold

Pass 2 May 2006 38,187 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 VHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

DS03 VHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is DS03 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 VHG shows 12 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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