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CU03 VHZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,137 mi
Last recorded63,137 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

complete exhuast system and mounts corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 61,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

complete exhuast system and mounts corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,815 miles

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,906 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 51,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs poor condition and pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,941 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 33,143 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,079 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?

Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
8,076
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
16,896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,416
coil spring broken 10,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,975
coil spring fractured 6,845
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,785
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CU03 VHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 81,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Signum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU03 VHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Signum typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU03 VHZ registered?

CU03 VHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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