We've only got 300 MOT tests for Vauxhall Omegas built around 2003 (22 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Vauxhall Omegas built around 2003 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Vauxhall Omega's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.
Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Over the last three years, fail rates rose, then fell back. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Omega's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Vauxhall Omega.
See every build year for the Vauxhall OmegaBy age
This chart combines every Vauxhall Omega ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 22 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 22-year-old Vauxhall Omegas, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease
Oil leak, but not excessive
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Suspension mounting area corroded, but not seriously
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Based on 300 MOT tests on 22-year-old Vauxhall Omegas, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 22-year-old Vauxhall Omegas notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 204 MOT tests on Vauxhall Omega cars built around 2003 (22 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Vauxhall Omega.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
Both Vauxhall Omega recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Vauxhall Omega on these figures.
15 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
10,861 MOT tests on cars built around 2003
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Vauxhall Omega on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
1,214 MOT tests on cars built around 2003
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Vauxhall Omega on these figures.
4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
3,000 MOT tests on cars built around 2003
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Vauxhall Omega on these figures.
8 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
3,596 MOT tests on cars built around 2003
Common questions
Built around 2003 (22 years old), the Vauxhall Omega across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 300 22-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
