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S15 DSH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,068 mi
Last recorded127,068 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 DSH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 127,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

windscreen has light chip

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

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

brake pad light on

oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 109,587 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2014 109,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2013 90,328 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pipes corroding

front discs wearing

front headlamp lens deteriorating

n/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2013 90,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pipes corroding

front discs wearing

front headlamp lens deteriorating

n/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,742 miles

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

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

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

one rear hanger detached

Fail 13 Aug 2012 84,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

one rear hanger detached

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,628 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 16 Aug 2011 77,622 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc outer surface corrosion

rear brake disc slight outer surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,611 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 60,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N\s front wipre blade has an incorrect fitting to it.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N\s front wipre blade has an incorrect fitting to it.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,212 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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S15 DSH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S15 DSH, 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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S15 DSH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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