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VA03 EOY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,001 mi
Last recorded139,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 EOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 139,001 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,994 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 118,067 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front before union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear damage to body

Fail 14 Dec 2015 113,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front before union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear damage to body

Pass 31 Jan 2015 107,915 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 107,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,482 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 92,970 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 92,970 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,773 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,950 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 66,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,539 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 59,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,337 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack end

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,039 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)

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 EOY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EOY, 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 EOY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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