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VA03 EFZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

114,455 mi
Last recorded114,455 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 EFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 114,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 114,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 109,626 miles

Both front tyres slightly scrubbed

Nearside rear upper stop and tail lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both steering tie rods

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 109,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres slightly scrubbed

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Nearside rear upper stop and tail lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both steering tie rods

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 101,183 miles

Nearside front brake pad wire is broken.

Oil leak ()

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

Slight wear in both steering tie rod joints.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2017 101,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake pad wire is broken.

Oil leak ()

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

Slight wear in both steering tie rod joints.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,843 miles

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

Oil leak.

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

Slight movement in both steering tie rod joints.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2016 93,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak.

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

Slight movement in both steering tie rod joints.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 84,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front tyres, tread scrubbed on inner

play in offside steering tie rod

rear tyres, tread scrubbed on inner

Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front tyres, tread scrubbed on inner

play in offside steering tie rod

rear tyres, tread scrubbed on inner

Pass 19 May 2014 77,519 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in offside steering tie rod

Fail 15 May 2014 77,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in offside steering tie rod

Pass 16 May 2013 72,333 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2013 72,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,840 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 68,809 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 64,186 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

nsf foglight inoperative

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 19 May 2011 64,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

front brake discs wearing thin

nsf foglight inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,390 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 58,390 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,217 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 51,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 45,062 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,062 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,713 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 32,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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 EFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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