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VA03 EFD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,179 mi
Last recorded209,179 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 209,179 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 209,179 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust hangers snapped for the middle and rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 195,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 195,923 miles

Brake performance not tested serious brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched insecure (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Braking system leaking front to rear and across both rears rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear brake binding when rotated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 175,467 miles

auxillary belts noisey

boot full

exhaust system rusty

front bumper has slight damage

lamp warning light on dash

nsf hub area greesy

oil leak engine area

osf headlamp misting

slight play in nsf steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2016 155,592 miles

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

Oil Leak From Sump

Fail 22 Mar 2016 155,592 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil Leak From Sump

Pass 5 Mar 2015 146,395 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 143,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

boot lock intermitant

rear exhaust mounting corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubbers worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 132,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 120,790 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,550 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,393 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,180 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

very slight play in nearside tie rod

Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,588 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 EFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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