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VA03 ETR

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,092 mi
Last recorded162,092 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 162,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 152,835 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 152,835 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 152,753 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 140,377 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens out put reduced and beam image only just met requirements. (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 140,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens out put reduced and beam image only just met requirements. (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres slightly cracking on wall and tread.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 131,231 miles

Rear tyre walls and tread cracking.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 131,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear tyre walls and tread cracking.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 129,266 miles

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

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

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coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 123,307 miles

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

brake pipes protected in sealant

sills covers fitted

sports suspension fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust hangers corroded.

play in both rear upper hub bushes.

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,113 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 94,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 87,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering rack tie bar worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,896 miles

nsf c v boot rear brake pads front no plate

Pass 19 May 2008 70,197 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 55,467 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 38,465 miles

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 ETR 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 72.2%.

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

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