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VA03 DZM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,779 mi
Last recorded106,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 106,779 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

front number plate slightly damage need changing soon

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 5 May 2015 99,731 miles

Oil leak

the offside raar brake is binding slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2015 99,600 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

the brake pad warning light is on

the offside raar brake is binding slightly

the offside rear tyre has a cut in its side wall

Pass 7 May 2014 92,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts in rear tyre sidewalls

rear suspension balljoints worn

Fail 29 Apr 2014 91,662 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts in rear tyre sidewalls

rear suspension balljoints worn

Pass 8 May 2013 83,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,400 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 75,294 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 65,887 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 65,887 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,610 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges & close to limit

rear brake pads very low

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,710 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 20,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,433 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 DZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

VA03 DZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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