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DV53 UWM

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,013 mi
Last recorded142,013 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 142,013 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 125,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 125,736 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 113,099 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 113,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 106,543 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 101,066 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 100,823 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot occupied not allowing for a full inspection

both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white

both reqr axle bushes worn but not resulting with excessive play/movement

engine has oil leak present

front registration plate starting to delaminate

nearside front wiper blade starting to streak/smear

Pass 15 Nov 2008 85,587 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 85,586 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r brake noisey,anti slip worn,engine light on,zone b chip

Pass 3 Nov 2007 69,662 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 52,099 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge (2.0mm)

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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DV53 UWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV53 UWM, 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 DV53 UWM registered?

DV53 UWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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