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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%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years70.9%
VAUXHALL OMEGA pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearstoo few tests (3)3no reading
15+ years70.9%1,793100,181 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".

Top MOT failure categories for the VAUXHALL OMEGA
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Suspension58.3%Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment54.2%Projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Brakes45.8%Excessively corroded
Noise, emissions and leaks27.2%Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Body, chassis, structure23.6%Has a major leak of exhaust gases
Tyres14.2%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Visibility13.6%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Steering12.8%Ball joint has excessive play
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems7.0%Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Identification of the vehicle3.8%Inscription illegible

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