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DS03 VHY

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,135 mi
Last recorded124,135 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 124,135 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

repair area covered by plastic trims.

Fail 10 Aug 2023 124,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 121,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 121,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,970 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear section area.

Head light lenses deteriorated.

O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 118,961 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Mounting bushes worn. As marked. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear section area.

Head light lenses deteriorated.

O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 101,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,136 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,680 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,765 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,767 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,184 miles

end of offside rear spring broken off

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,409 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,678 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Aug 2008 33,754 miles

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,428 miles

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)

number plate lamp broken but still working

Fail 4 Aug 2006 23,300 miles

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

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 VHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

DS03 VHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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