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DS03 VJF

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,921 mi
Last recorded183,921 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 183,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 177,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear subframe mounting bushes starting to perish

rear tyres low on tread on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 167,985 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 167,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 155,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 142,201 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2010 142,197 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

travel on parking brake

Pass 12 Aug 2009 133,563 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 133,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 119,275 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 119,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 94,181 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2006 75,940 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 75,940 miles

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

Both offside and nearside rear tyres worn low on outer edges.

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

Noise from cambelt area.

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

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 VJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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