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A8 VAU

1995 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,265 mi
Last recorded123,265 miles
Recorded on25 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Omega119,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2008 123,265 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2008 123,224 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 111,897 miles

o/s/f door hard to open from outside

o/s/r door doesn't open

Fail 18 May 2007 111,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f door hard to open from outside

o/s/r door doesn't open

Fail 12 Jun 2006 103,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front doors difficult to open

o/s/r door couldn't be opened

sill covers fitted so full inspection of sills couldn't be done

Pass 12 Jun 2006 103,091 miles

both front doors difficult to open

o/s/r door couldn't be opened

sill covers fitted so full inspection of sills couldn't be done

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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A8 VAU is a 1995 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 119,802 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 A8 VAU, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 VAU registered?

A8 VAU is a 1995 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A8 VAU safe to buy?

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