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V257 AVV

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,486 mi
Last recorded97,486 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 AVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing lightly and wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

osr tyre lightly perishing

plastic sill covers fitted os ns

slight bind osf brake

underside of engine area very oily

Fail 11 Jun 2018 97,449 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine poss sensor area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases os (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

osr tyre lightly perishing

plastic sill covers fitted os ns

slight bind osf brake

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ns (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing lightly and wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

both rear inner sills heavily corroded

both rear outer drive shaft boots perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 94,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has large hole (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

both rear inner sills heavily corroded

both rear outer drive shaft boots perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,714 miles

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

battery insecure

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2012 92,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2011 87,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,851 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wisbone bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jan 2010 80,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f wisbone bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,152 miles

Both front lower wishbone arm rear bushes are starting to separate

Fail 10 Jan 2008 66,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front lower wishbone arm rear bushes are starting to separate

Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,518 miles

O/s & N/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to perish

Signs of corrosion developing on centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,920 miles

Both front lower wishbone arm rear bushes are just starting to separate

N/s front tyre has a screw in tread

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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V257 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,432 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 V257 AVV, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V257 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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