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VA03 DYV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,095 mi
Last recorded122,095 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,095 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 122,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 114,604 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 114,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 114,573 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear silencer corroded,

Pass 11 Nov 2013 104,947 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 104,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,471 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 94,471 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,000 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 88,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front brake disc pitted

Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front brake disc pitted

Pass 8 May 2010 79,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 71,691 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 61,894 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,610 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 DYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DYV, 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 DYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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