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VA03 DWZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

116,451 mi
Last recorded116,451 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 116,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,489 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front (1.4.A.2f)

engine man light on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 106,286 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front (1.4.A.2f)

engine man light on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 97,661 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,960 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 79,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,440 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 75,440 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,835 miles

both front brake discs pitted and scored on inner surfaces

nearside trailing arm has slight play in pin/bush

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

sills have covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 68,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs pitted and scored on inner surfaces

engine management light on

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

sills have covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,404 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 54,414 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 54,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 48,198 miles

engine management light staying on

slight play at both rear hubs

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,665 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 42,665 miles

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 Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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VA03 DWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 VA03 DWZ, 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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VA03 DWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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