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VA03 DZB

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,107 mi
Last recorded128,107 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

center heat sheild loose

exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2014 127,455 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Inner 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

center heat sheild loose

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,610 miles

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

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside rear tyre has tears starting to form in the inner sidewall

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Roller brake test readings show that nearside caliper may be sticking slightly.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 112,603 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges

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

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside rear tyre has tears starting to form in the inner sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Roller brake test readings show that nearside caliper may be sticking slightly.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear box rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2012 99,878 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear box rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2011 89,200 miles

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

brake warning lamp on ?

nearside rear tyre, tread feathering

offside front tyre worn smooth around inner shoukder.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 89,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake warning lamp on ?

nearside rear tyre, tread feathering

offside front tyre worn smooth around inner shoukder.

Pass 18 May 2010 85,172 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 85,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,336 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 78,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

n/s/front tyre wall damaged.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,663 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,098 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 DZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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