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Vauxhall Omega

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,962 cc

R331 ARDMOT history

R331 ARD is a silver petrol Vauxhall Omega first used on 8 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
92,112 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 ARD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Omega
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 ARD was last recorded at 92,112 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 1,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,301 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,811 miles
Average per year
3,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 92,112 miles
  • 2020 – 90,301 miles
  • 2019 – 80,558 miles
  • 2018 – 73,888 miles
  • 2017 – 71,924 miles
  • 2016 – 70,497 miles
  • 2015 – 67,818 miles
  • 2014 – 65,396 miles
  • 2013 – 63,276 miles
  • 2012 – 60,425 miles
  • 2011 – 58,038 miles
  • 2010 – 55,538 miles
  • 2009 – 52,558 miles
  • 2008 – 49,643 miles
  • 2007 – 45,872 miles
  • 2006 – 41,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,112 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main member ( near wheel arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,112 miles (+1,811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,112 miles
    Test number
    434717749062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main member ( near wheel arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass90,301 miles (+9,743)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,301 miles
    Test number
    263162213255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,558 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,558 miles
    Test number
    992385375582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail80,533 miles (+6,645)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    384178576276
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass73,888 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    348423114271
    • AdvisoryCoolant Leak Rear Of Engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Fail73,887 miles (+1,963)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,887 miles
    Test number
    193024410837
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant Leak Rear Of Engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass71,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,924 miles
    Test number
    237302307115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail71,924 miles (+1,427)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,924 miles
    Test number
    840863634172
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass70,497 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,497 miles
    Test number
    943803546774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail70,497 miles (+2,679)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,497 miles
    Test number
    486562712360
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass67,818 miles (+2,422)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,818 miles
    Test number
    379519815196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSteering arm has slight play

  12. Pass65,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,396 miles
    Test number
    236954114199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,393 miles (+2,117)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    395714614121
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass63,276 miles (+2,851)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,276 miles
    Test number
    715052423108
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCorosion to both front inner chassis rails
    • NoteN/s steering idler has slight play
    • NoteO/s/f shock dust cover detached

  15. Pass60,425 miles (+2,387)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    987175622120
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteO/s headlamp washer jet missing

  16. Pass58,038 miles (+2,500)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,038 miles
    Test number
    597784521176
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjusting

  17. Pass55,538 miles14 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,538 miles
    Test number
    330696920156
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail55,538 miles (+2,980)1 failure14 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,538 miles
    Test number
    360025120197
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass52,558 miles (+2,915)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,558 miles
    Test number
    282956529402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass49,643 miles (+3,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,643 miles
    Test number
    382588128144
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass45,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    874371527138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,872 miles (+4,199)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    943121827140
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront brake discs becoming worn

  23. Pass41,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,673 miles
    Test number
    130412926172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 ARD

Does R331 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R331 ARD expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R331 ARD?
The MOT on R331 ARD expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R331 ARD done?
R331 ARD was recorded at 92,112 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 3,228 miles a year.
Has R331 ARD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 ARD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2019.
Has the mileage on R331 ARD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R331 ARD find?
R331 ARD passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main member ( near wheel arch ); offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 2 more.

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