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RA03 OHV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,041 mi
Last recorded220,041 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 OHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 220,041 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wing panels damaged

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Apr 2013 201,185 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front wings and bumper damaged cracks and dints

Pass 2 May 2012 192,934 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front bumper damaged and slightly loose

Fail 2 May 2012 192,934 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front bumper damaged and slightly loose

Pass 30 Apr 2011 179,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 150,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 122,925 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 122,925 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 96,672 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 96,660 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 95,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 94,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,609 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 67,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,877 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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RA03 OHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA03 OHV, 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 RA03 OHV registered?

RA03 OHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is RA03 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 OHV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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