2000 Vauxhall Omega 2.5L Diesel · W202 AAF
2000 Vauxhall Omega (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 50,704 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL OMEGA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W202 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 50,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W202 AAF 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 2000 Vauxhall Omega (W202 AAF) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 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 (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
W202 AAF Mileage History
- 16/09/202450,628 mi
- 17/09/202450,632 mi+4 mi
- 11/09/202550,675 mi+43 mi
- 07/09/202650,702 mi+27 mi
- 10/09/202650,704 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 38 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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