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X981 NBD

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,233 mi
Last recorded172,233 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 172,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 169,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 168,951 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 164,483 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 156,039 miles

Nearside steering idler bush worn(may require attention)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 153,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idle arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2014 150,426 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 144,365 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 144,365 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 140,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 140,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 135,267 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 130,577 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 130,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 124,476 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 118,963 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 113,163 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,067 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS WEAK ON BRAKE TEST

N/S AND O/S FRONT BOTH LOWER ARM BUSHES WEAK AND BEGINNING TO SPLIT

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

OIL LEAKING FROM DIFF SEAL AND SPREADING OVER SUSPENSION PARTS AND BUSHES AT REAR

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X981 NBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X981 NBD, 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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What year was X981 NBD registered?

X981 NBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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