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Vauxhall Omega MOT pass rate and common problems

70.0% of Vauxhall Omegas passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,080 first tests): 65.5% at the first attempt and 4.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 14% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 86.0 (95% CI 79.1–93.2; 100 = normal).

Vauxhall Omega at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate70.0%incl. 4.5% fixed at the test centre20241080
Passed at the first attempt65.5%all first tests20241080
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 79.1–93.2)86.0index100 = normal for its age · rank 312 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241080
Biggest excess: Noise, emissions and leaks10.8per 10010.0 same-age2019–202412859
Dangerous defects13.9per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202412859
Advisory items242.7per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202412859
strip · Vauxhall Omega · MOT Risk Index · 86 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Vauxhall Omega. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 312 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 249 and 386 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Vauxhall Omega index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank312of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241080
Best rank within its 95% interval249rankother models held where they are20241080
Worst rank within its 95% interval386rankother models held where they are20241080

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 90.8 to 86.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Vauxhall Omega MOT, and how often?

Vauxhall Omega MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 28.9 per 100 tests, against 39.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 12,859).

bar · Vauxhall Omega · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 28.9 vs 39.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment28.9per 10039.62019–20243713
Suspension24.4per 10031.92019–20243142
Brakes19.1per 10025.12019–20242454
Visibility10.9per 10013.32019–20241402
Body, chassis, structure10.8per 10016.42019–20241386
Noise, emissions and leaks10.8per 10010.02019–20241385

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 12,859 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Vauxhall Omega's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Vauxhall Omega advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 24.1% of the time.

funnel · Vauxhall Omega · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 24.1 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 24.1 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment24.1% next failmedian model2019–2024539
Suspension17.2% next failmedian model2019–20242380
Brakes13.3% next failmedian model2019–20243125
Tyres10.6% next failmedian model2019–20242025
Body, chassis, structure10.3% next failmedian model2019–20241271
Noise, emissions and leaks9.7% next failmedian model2019–20241602

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Vauxhall Omega got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Vauxhall Omega MOTs flag brakes most: 74.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 12,859).

bar · Vauxhall Omega · Brakes · 74.2 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes74.2per 10034.72019–20249536
Suspension58.5per 10026.22019–20247525
Tyres40per 10039.72019–20245147
Body, chassis, structure21.4per 1004.62019–20242749
Noise, emissions and leaks20.4per 1005.22019–20242626
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment9.3per 1002.82019–20241192

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 12,859 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Vauxhall Omega?

For Vauxhall Omegas aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT had an advisory, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 15.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,192).

bar · Vauxhall Omega · Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass · 10.4 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.4% next fail2019–20241701
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.7% next fail2019–20241701
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5% next fail2019–20241701
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20241701
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20241701
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–20241701
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20241701
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20241701
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20241701
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241701
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.7% next fail2019–20242192
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.9% next fail2019–20242192
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–20242192
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–20242192
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20242192
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–20242192
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–20242192
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20242192
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20242192
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242192
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail21.0% next fail2019–20242149
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail17.6% next fail2019–20242149
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.0% next fail2019–20242149
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–20242149
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20242149
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–20242149
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.2% next fail2019–20242149
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–20242149
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.7% next fail2019–20242149
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20242149
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass8.2% next fail2019–2024837
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–2024837
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–2024837
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–2024837
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–2024837
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–2024837
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–2024837
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–2024837
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–2024837
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.9% next fail2019–20241142
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.1% next fail2019–20241142
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.4% next fail2019–20241142
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.7% next fail2019–20241142
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–20241142
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory7.1% next fail2019–20241142
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20241142
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20241142
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.0% next fail2019–20241142
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail21.7% next fail2019–2024969
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail16.3% next fail2019–2024969
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–2024969
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–2024969
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail10.7% next fail2019–2024969
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–2024969
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–2024969
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–2024969
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–2024969
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024969

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Vauxhall Omega get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Vauxhall Omega gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 13.9 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 93.3 major and 17.4 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Vauxhall Omega · Dangerous defects · 13.9 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 13.9 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects13.9per 10011.22019–202412859

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 12,859 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Vauxhall Omega compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 3 of 5 ages shown, Vauxhall Omegas fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 20, where they fail less often: 34.3% against 37.0% (2024, n = 1,818).

line · Vauxhall Omega · Age 16 · 39.3 vs 37.1 · 2024
Age 16: 39.3. Age 20: 34.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1639.3% fail37.120241030
Age 1739.7% fail37.520241746
Age 1838.7% fail37.820242127
Age 1936.4% fail37.520242000
Age 2034.3% fail37.020241818

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Omega years should I avoid?

Vauxhall Omega build years range from index 95.7 to 112.0 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,080).

No Vauxhall Omega build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.

bar · Vauxhall Omega · Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 643 tests, 95% interval 98.3–125.6) · 112 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2000 (rough estimate: 643 tests, 95% interval 98.3–125.6)112index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024643
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 1,740 tests, 95% interval 91.6–106.9)99.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241740
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 2,722 tests, 95% interval 91.6–103.5)97.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242722
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 3,259 tests, 95% interval 90.3–101.1)95.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243259

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Vauxhall Omega MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Vauxhall Omega MOT: about £135 (up to about £256 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,080).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Vauxhall Omega · Expected repair bill · 134.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill134.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1080
Estimated range lower134.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1080
Estimated range upper255.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1080
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)43.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1080
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)40.5GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1080
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)28.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1080
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer21.6GBP expected contribution200price catalogue1080

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Vauxhall Omega more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Vauxhall Omega and 4 as often or more. The Vauxhall Omega has an MOT Risk Index of 86.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,080).

bar · Vauxhall Omega · Vauxhall Omega (this model) · 86 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Vauxhall Omega (this model)86index100 = normal20241080
Audi SQ786.7index8620241096
Jeep Grand Cherokee83.8index8620241532
Mitsubishi Pajero84.3index8620241770
Honda Prelude92.3index8620241030
Audi Cabriolet92.2index862024992
Alfa Romeo Brera83.7index8620241746
Kia Stinger83.5index8620242119
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Maserati Levante86.6index8620242651

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Vauxhall Omega MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 25.4% of Vauxhall Omegas with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 43.2% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 340). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Vauxhall Omega · Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 19.7–32.1%) · 25.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 19.7–32.1%)25.4% failed first time2024185
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 27–37.6%)32.1% failed first time2024290
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 35.4–46.8%)41% failed first time2024283
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 35.7–51.1%)43.2% failed first time2024155

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Vauxhall Omega last?

46.9% of Vauxhall Omegas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 11.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 6,026).

line · Vauxhall Omega · 100,000 miles · 46.9 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 46.9. 200,000 miles (rou: 2.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles46.9% of tested cars20246026
150,000 miles11.2% of tested cars20241433
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5%)2.2% of tested cars2024283

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Vauxhall Omega driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Vauxhall Omega index is 84.1, against 83.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,080).

slope · Vauxhall Omega · Age and mileage adjusted index · 84.1 vs 83.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 83.9 vs 84.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index84.1index83.92019–20241080

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Omega engine is best?

For its age, the best Vauxhall Omega engine is the petrol over 2.0 litre at index 97.6, and the worst the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at 124.5, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 1,080).

bar · Vauxhall Omega · Petrol over 2.0 litre · 97.6 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre97.6index vs model norm100 = model average202410832
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,109 tests, 95% interval 101.1–116.8)108.8index vs model norm100 = model average20241109
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 681 tests, 95% interval 113.9–135.5)124.5index vs model norm100 = model average2024681

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Vauxhall Omega fail its MOT most?

Vauxhall Omega fails first-time MOTs most in Exeter (EX): 63.4% against 36.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 101).

bar · Vauxhall Omega · Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 53.6–72.1%) · 63.4 vs 34.5 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 53.6–72.1%)63.4% fail first time34.52024101
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 43.0–61.4%)52.3% fail first time34.52024109
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 41.9–59.7%)50.9% fail first time34.52024118
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 14.0–26.4%)19.5% fail first time34.52024154
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 15.0–28.7%)21.1% fail first time34.52024133
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 16.2–32.3%)23.3% fail first time34.52024103
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 40.6–57.8%)49.2% fail first time34.52024126
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 40.5–55.8%)48.1% fail first time34.52024160
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 37.1–56.2%)46.5% fail first time34.52024101
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 36.6–55.7%)46% fail first time34.52024100
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 36.7–53.9%)45.2% fail first time34.52024124
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 37.3–51.7%)44.4% fail first time34.52024178
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 35.9–52.2%)43.9% fail first time34.52024139
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 36.8–51.0%)43.8% fail first time34.52024185
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 36.8–48.5%)42.5% fail first time34.52024268
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 34.3–48.5%)41.2% fail first time34.52024182
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 33.3–48.4%)40.6% fail first time34.52024160
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 34.1–47.5%)40.6% fail first time34.52024202
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 32.6–47.9%)40% fail first time34.52024155
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 32.2–47.8%)39.7% fail first time34.52024146
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 32.7–46.8%)39.6% fail first time34.52024182
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 32.7–46.8%)39.6% fail first time34.52024182
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 32.8–46.4%)39.4% fail first time34.52024193
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 33.0–45.2%)38.9% fail first time34.52024244
York (YO) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 30.2–48.0%)38.7% fail first time34.52024111
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 30.4–46.0%)37.9% fail first time34.52024145
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 29.4–47.1%)37.8% fail first time34.52024111
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 29.4–46.9%)37.7% fail first time34.52024114
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 30.1–43.9%)36.8% fail first time34.52024185
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 403 tests, 95% interval 32.2–41.5%)36.7% fail first time34.52024403
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 29.8–44.0%)36.6% fail first time34.52024172
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 30.6–43.1%)36.6% fail first time34.52024224
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 29.2–44.3%)36.4% fail first time34.52024151
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 30.0–42.9%)36.2% fail first time34.52024210
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 27.5–44.7%)35.6% fail first time34.52024115
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 28.9–42.7%)35.5% fail first time34.52024183
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 29.4–42.0%)35.5% fail first time34.52024220
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 30.4–40.6%)35.4% fail first time34.52024331
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 27.9–43.2%)35.2% fail first time34.52024145
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 28.0–42.7%)35% fail first time34.52024160
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 27.0–42.4%)34.3% fail first time34.52024143
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 26.1–43.5%)34.2% fail first time34.52024111
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 27.0–41.7%)34.0% fail first time34.52024156
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 25.7–43.2%)33.9% fail first time34.52024109
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 26.3–41.1%)33.3% fail first time34.52024153
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 24.9–42.9%)33.3% fail first time34.52024102
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 24.6–42.7%)33% fail first time34.52024100
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 24.1–40.0%)31.5% fail first time34.52024127
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 25.0–36.1%)30.3% fail first time34.52024261
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 22.9–37.8%)29.8% fail first time34.52024141
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 23.4–35.7%)29.2% fail first time34.52024209
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 22.1–37.3%)29.1% fail first time34.52024134
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 21.0–37.2%)28.4% fail first time34.52024116
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 21.4–36.5%)28.4% fail first time34.52024134
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 22.2–34.7%)28.1% fail first time34.52024196
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 21.1–36.2%)28.0% fail first time34.52024132
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 277 tests, 95% interval 22.2–32.6%)27.1% fail first time34.52024277
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 19.8–35.3%)26.8% fail first time34.52024123
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 19.1–35.1%)26.3% fail first time34.52024114
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 20.0–33.6%)26.3% fail first time34.52024160
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 17.5–32.8%)24.4% fail first time34.52024119

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Vauxhall Omega rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Vauxhall Omega MOTs record corrosion failures at 4.9 times the national rate: 3.72% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 942).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Vauxhall Omega · Salt belt susceptibility · 4.9 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 4.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility4.9ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers942

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Vauxhall Omega ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 0.1% of Vauxhall Omegas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Vauxhall Omega · Likely compliant · 0.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant0.1% estimate20241080

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Vauxhall Omega?

Of failed Vauxhall Omega MOTs, 21.7% were retested the same day and a further 70.2% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 3,056).

bar · Vauxhall Omega · Same-day retest · 21.7 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest21.7%failed initial tests2019–20243056
Retest within 10 days70.2%failed initial tests2019–20243056
Clean MOT streak19.4%observed chains2019–20242215
Repeat advisory45.5%observed chains2019–20242215
Decreasing odometer1.9% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20242851

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Vauxhall Omega fails, does it fail again?

31.3% of Vauxhall Omegas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 28.5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 942). The failure most likely to come back is ‘noise, emissions and leaks’: 32.8% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Vauxhall Omega · Repeat after fail · 31.3 vs 28.5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 31.3 vs 28.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail31.3%28.52019–2024942

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Omega faults come together?

On Vauxhall Omegas, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 4.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 357).

Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 4.4–5.4)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024357
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 87 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.6)4.5liftexpected joint rate202487
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.4)4.0liftexpected joint rate202439
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.6)3.7liftexpected joint rate202423
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 91 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.2)3.4liftexpected joint rate202491
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 326 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024326
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.0)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024122
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024231
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.9)3.0liftexpected joint rate202471
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.9)3.0liftexpected joint rate202460
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024125
Brakes + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate2024543
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024293
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024283
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024432
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.8)2.8liftexpected joint rate202440
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate202424
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024373
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 237 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.1)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024237
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024430
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.5)2.7liftexpected joint rate202446
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.1)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024168
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.6liftexpected joint rate2024555
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.1)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024122
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024135
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024358
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024138
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024284
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate2024727
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.9)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024161
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024335
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.8)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024184
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024204
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024424
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024273
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024264
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024189
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 312 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.1)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024312
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.1)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024109
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Vauxhall Omega had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns matched to the Vauxhall Omega; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched2campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1080

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Vauxhall Omega MOT matter?

Vauxhall Omegas fail first time most in January (38.5%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in July (35.0%) (2024, n = 1,080).

line · Vauxhall Omega · January · 38.5 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 38.5. December: 37.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Omega: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January38.5% fail first time31.120241202
February37.3% fail first time30.020241084
March37.8% fail first time28.320241180
April35.5% fail first time29.82024826
May36.3% fail first time28.82024953
June35.1% fail first time28.120241039
July35% fail first time29.320241083
August35.2% fail first time29.220241125
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September35.7% fail first time28.220241174
October37.0% fail first time30.320241282
November35.5% fail first time30.620241125
December37.4% fail first time29.32024786

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Vauxhall Omega? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,080 initial Vauxhall Omega tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Vauxhall Omega fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 1,080 initial Vauxhall Omega tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,080 initial Vauxhall Omega tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,080 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Vauxhall Omega MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/vauxhall-omega/

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Vauxhall Omega MOT: quick answers

What is the Vauxhall Omega first-time MOT pass rate?

65.5% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,080 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,080 primary tests: 34.54% failed first time and 70.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 86 is shown separately.