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DV03 YFX

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

214,478 mi
Last recorded214,478 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 214,478 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft coupling boot split

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 214,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside rear (at offside flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner steering arm mounting bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft coupling boot split

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 205,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 205,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device faulty (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 194,958 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 194,956 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 182,979 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 182,979 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 170,946 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 160,823 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 160,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 150,176 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 150,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 137,890 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 137,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 125,866 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 125,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 122,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 116,437 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 116,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,964 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 10,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 100,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,986 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges †advise tracking check

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 YFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DV03 YFX, 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 DV03 YFX registered?

DV03 YFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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