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DY03 BAU

2003 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,075 mi
Last recorded117,075 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Omega74,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 BAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,075 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 117,075 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,652 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,280 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,026 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,199 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,359 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 35,277 miles

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

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

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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DY03 BAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY03 BAU, 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 DY03 BAU registered?

DY03 BAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is DY03 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 BAU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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