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VA03 DYC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,333 mi
Last recorded191,333 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 191,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 165,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket broken but supported

Fail 17 Dec 2013 165,803 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket broken but supported

Pass 8 Dec 2012 139,360 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 117,338 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 117,332 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 100,537 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

auxillary belt worn

both front inner cv boots split

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged

front disks worn

front pads half worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,816 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 85,732 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 73,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,832 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 55,703 miles

offside front tyre tread low rear brake pads low

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 DYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYC, 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 DYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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