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VA03 EKB

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,600 mi
Last recorded101,600 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 101,600 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated (rear section)

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 97,794 miles

Both rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

Brake pad warning light illuminated but brake pads all round are ok.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective System still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,091 miles

pad warning light

washers poor

Fail 7 Jun 2017 89,091 miles

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

pad warning light

washers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,266 miles

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

pad warning on dash

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,406 miles

Both rear Tyres worn smooth on inner edge

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,440 miles

Both Rear Exhaust Boxes Corroded/Deteriorated

Both rear Tyres Worn Heavily On Inner Edge Of Tread

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,750 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

light scratch on offside screen

nearside rear lamp slightly dim

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 30 May 2012 54,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jun 2011 49,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,634 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,867 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f headlamp aim flat pattern

o/s/f headlamp aim flat pattern

slight movement n/s/f inner rack joint

very slight roughness felt o/s/r hub bearing

windscreen scored in arc center o/s

Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,830 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge just passed

Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,040 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER BODY DAMP

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 EKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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