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VA03 DZK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,222 mi
Last recorded98,222 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,222 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 98,117 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front bumper insecure and damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,346 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 92,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 92,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,720 miles

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

n/s/f inner track rod slight play

rear back box outer skin rusty!

Fail 15 Aug 2012 86,720 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f inner track rod slight play

rear back box outer skin rusty!

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 76,995 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,595 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,678 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 43,262 miles

CHIP IN N/S FRONT WINDSCREEN B ZONE 8mm

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHT SMEARING.

O/S REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT TREAD DISTORTION.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,157 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 DZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DZK, 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 DZK registered?

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

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