Vauxhall Omega MOT pass rate
70.8% of 1,796 Vauxhall Omega MOT tests pass.
At 70.8%, the Omega passes slightly less often than the average across all Vauxhall models (73.5%).
The Vauxhall Omega passes 70.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 70.9% | 1,793 | 100,181 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Vauxhall Omega
The most common reason the Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is suspension — present in 58.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 58.3% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.2% | Projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Brakes | 45.8% | Excessively corroded |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 27.2% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.6% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 14.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.8% | Inscription illegible |
Related Vauxhall models
- Vauxhall Cavalier — 78.3% pass rate
- Vauxhall Nova — 85.2% pass rate
- Vauxhall Ampera — 75.6% pass rate
- Vauxhall Signum — 64.8% pass rate
- Vauxhall Frontera — 69.7% pass rate
- Vauxhall VX220 — 87.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Omega?
- 70.8% of Vauxhall Omega MOT tests pass, based on 1,796 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Vauxhall Omega?
- The most common reason the Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is suspension — present in 58.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
- Does this show the Vauxhall Omega's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Vauxhall service history guide for how to check and keep one.