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PG03 GPV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,999 mi
Last recorded168,999 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 GPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 168,999 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Feb 2023 165,135 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 160,718 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 155,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 155,411 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm play

Nearside Rear light broken but nor affecting output

Pass 13 Feb 2020 150,184 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Pass 11 Feb 2019 144,367 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inneredges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 137,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 130,324 miles

Front both fornt steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brakepipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2016 122,133 miles

Front both steering arms

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 111,469 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 111,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 87,673 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,106 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 74,106 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,416 miles

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

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

general corrosion on underside

Fail 25 Feb 2011 62,416 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

general corrosion on underside

Pass 20 Feb 2010 47,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,465 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 41,465 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 33,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyrea 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,815 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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PG03 GPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PG03 GPV, 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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PG03 GPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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