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DV03 LYP

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,836 mi
Last recorded138,836 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 LYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 138,836 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2022 136,086 miles

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

Offside Front Corrosion starting on arch

Fail 26 Apr 2022 136,085 miles

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

Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler arm bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Corrosion starting on arch

Pass 18 May 2021 133,185 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 132,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine warning light illuminated

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 129,177 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 129,175 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 126,574 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 126,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated cross member under seat area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 123,078 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 118,830 miles

advise engine management light o n dash

Pass 5 May 2016 111,377 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,249 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 102,249 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,580 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,501 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,499 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)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 717,616 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 717,616 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 67,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 59,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,276 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 28 Apr 2008 40,882 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 32,664 miles

front brake pads require replacing soon

Pass 15 May 2006 23,273 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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DV03 LYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DV03 LYP, 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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DV03 LYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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