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DV03 LZU

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,981 mi
Last recorded99,981 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 LZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,075 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres very worn inner edges,worn on outer edges

rear tyres worn on edges

wipers poor

Fail 18 Mar 2011 88,075 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres very worn inner edges,worn on outer edges

rear tyres worn on edges

wipers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,691 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP NOT WORKING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON FRONT PIPE FLEX

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER UNIT BUSH

Pass 6 May 2009 74,421 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 2 May 2008 66,824 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded more on insides of discs

front brake pads getting low

Fail 2 May 2008 66,824 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded more on insides of discs

front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Apr 2008 66,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded on outside edge of inner face

unable to see front brake pads,and unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,109 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,058 miles

handbrake travel high

slight play in o/s/f wheel

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 LZU is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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