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VA03 DXL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,544 mi
Last recorded128,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 128,544 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 128,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 10 Aug 2013 108,880 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 103,174 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,959 miles

vehichle is fitted with after market alloys

Pass 5 Aug 2010 82,243 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 81,567 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,861 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,854 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,992 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 45,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 33,142 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 DXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA03 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

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

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