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OV53 OXT

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,385 mi
Last recorded104,385 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 97,821 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 77,145 miles

Air Con condenser and engine radiator damaged.

Exhaust brackets/hangings very corroded.

Exhaust flexi coupling very deteriorated.

Exhaust rear silencerheat shield loose.

Exhaust, both rear silencer outer skins deteriorated/corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,145 miles

Air Con condenser and engine radiator damaged.

Exhaust brackets/hangings very corroded.

Exhaust flexi coupling very deteriorated.

Exhaust rear silencerheat shield loose.

Exhaust, both rear silencer outer skins deteriorated/corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,217 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,664 miles

exhaust peeling no blow

small chip in screen

v.slight play front tie rods

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,781 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,721 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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OV53 OXT 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 90.9%.

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 OV53 OXT, 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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OV53 OXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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