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VA03 EFB

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,517 mi
Last recorded68,517 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 EFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,477 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 66,477 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 51,362 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,512 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,064 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 30,048 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,571 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,569 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 EFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA03 EFB registered?

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

Is VA03 EFB safe to buy?

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