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OU53 CUW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,903 mi
Last recorded129,903 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 CUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 129,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 111,959 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 111,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiperblades slightly smearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 98,904 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine management light on

grease seeping from o/s/f inner cv gaiter

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear exhaust heatshield loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2013 98,904 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear exhaust heatshield loose

sill covers fitted

grease seeping from o/s/f inner cv gaiter

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,847 miles

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,281 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,077 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,594 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 27,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OU53 CUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU53 CUW, 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 OU53 CUW registered?

OU53 CUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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