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VA03 ETE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,159 mi
Last recorded124,159 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 124,159 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 16 Apr 2010 113,952 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 113,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 106,360 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 94,518 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 23 Apr 2007 85,196 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 83,735 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LAMDA SENSOR WIRE HANGING

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

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 ETE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ETE, 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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What year was VA03 ETE registered?

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

Is VA03 ETE safe to buy?

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