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VA03 DYX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,555 mi
Last recorded165,555 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 165,555 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 165,536 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 159,991 miles

cracking in rear tyres

Fail 24 Aug 2017 159,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

cracking in rear tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2016 152,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracked windscreen

exhaust system corroded

front tyres edged/worn

Pass 13 Oct 2015 143,830 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 143,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,908 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 130,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 123,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 123,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,306 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 115,629 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,629 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 110,770 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 103,315 miles

exhaust rear section in poor condition.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,316 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 69,431 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,693 miles

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

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 DYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

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

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