2003 Vauxhall Omega 2.6L Petrol · OY03 YHC
2003 Vauxhall Omega (2.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 78,937 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL OMEGA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY03 YHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 78,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY03 YHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Omega (OY03 YHC) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor under spare wheel (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))”.
OY03 YHC Mileage History
- 12/06/202477,406 mi
- 24/06/202477,416 mi+10 mi
- 16/06/202578,308 mi+892 mi
- 27/06/202578,321 mi+13 mi
- 10/06/202678,937 mi+616 mi
Average of roughly 768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Omega
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: VAUXHALL OMEGA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Subframe and suspension mounting point corrosion(Serious)
GetCarWise's MOT-data analysis singles out the Omega B for structural rot in the load-bearing areas around the subframe and suspension mountings, quoting failure rates of many times the national average at steering and suspension mounting points, with corrosion starting inside box sections where moisture is trapped and welding repairs costed at £1,500-£3,000. BreakerYard's Omega guide covers the same structure from the owner's side: a knock over bumps from worn or corroded suspension arms. Because the rot works inward from the seams, a car can look presentable outside and still be declared dangerous underneath.
- Cambelt interval cut to 40,000 miles, with pump and tensioner(Serious)
BreakerYard's Omega guide explains that the cambelt was originally expected to last about 80,000 miles but Vauxhall later halved that to 40,000, and warns that the job is more involved than on many cars: the water pump should be renewed with the belt because it fails at the same time, and the tensioner can slacken as it wears. GetCarWise lists the timing belt among the Omega's big-ticket items at £350-£500, with multiple component replacements typical on cars of this age. Ignore it and the interference petrol engines meet their own valves, which is a write-off rather than a repair.
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- Subframe and suspension mounting point corrosionSerious
GetCarWise's MOT-data analysis singles out the Omega B for structural rot in the load-bearing areas around the subframe and suspension mountings, quoting failure rates of many times the national average at steering and suspension mounting points, with corrosion starting inside box sections where moisture is trapped and welding repairs costed at £1,500-£3,000. BreakerYard's Omega guide covers the same structure from the owner's side: a knock over bumps from worn or corroded suspension arms. Because the rot works inward from the seams, a car can look presentable outside and still be declared dangerous underneath.
- Cambelt interval cut to 40,000 miles, with pump and tensionerSerious
BreakerYard's Omega guide explains that the cambelt was originally expected to last about 80,000 miles but Vauxhall later halved that to 40,000, and warns that the job is more involved than on many cars: the water pump should be renewed with the belt because it fails at the same time, and the tensioner can slacken as it wears. GetCarWise lists the timing belt among the Omega's big-ticket items at £350-£500, with multiple component replacements typical on cars of this age. Ignore it and the interference petrol engines meet their own valves, which is a write-off rather than a repair.
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