Vauxhall Omega
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 2,237 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
2,237
Best Year
1997 (86%)
Years Covered
10
How reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
Vauxhall Omega by Year
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About the Vauxhall Omega
The Vauxhall Omega has been tested 2,237 times in 2024 MOT data across 10 model years (1995 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1997 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 69 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 52%. With a 34 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VAUXHALL OMEGAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 127,436 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 89,855 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Omega is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.
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