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VA03 DXF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF & NSF (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Front & Rear brake discs corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Front Tyres perished

OSR Tyre Perished & worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,237 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 117,231 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,805 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 109,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,938 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 90,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,236 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 71,739 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,736 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,685 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,052 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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VA03 DXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DXF, 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 VA03 DXF registered?

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

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