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VA03 DZE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,965 mi
Last recorded159,965 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 159,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 157,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 152,747 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

both headlamps deteriorated

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 149,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 145,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 141,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 135,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Dec 2010 126,593 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 115,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil low slight wear in n/s steering rack both inner cv boots leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2009 103,225 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 89,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 89,619 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 DZE 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 91.7%.

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 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

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

Is VA03 DZE safe to buy?

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