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VA03 EAM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

280,523 mi
Last recorded280,523 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 EAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2017 280,523 miles

cjeck engine light on

front brake discs slightly pitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2017 280,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

cjeck engine light on

front brake discs slightly pitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2016 199,196 miles

OFFSIDE LOWER REAR POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,459 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s wiper starting to split

rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,726 miles

both front exh bkts corroded through

rear brake balance just inside specified limits

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,456 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wear in rear top suspension bushes

Fail 5 Jul 2010 45,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wear in rear top suspension bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,708 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

wear in steering inner knuckle joints

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,116 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,112 miles

front brake discs corroded

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 EAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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