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VA03 OET

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Gold Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

124,403 mi
Last recorded124,403 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 OET
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 124,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,825 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 116,825 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

center exhaust bracket broken away

Fail 9 Mar 2017 110,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

center exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,764 miles

Nearside inner steering arm slight movement.

Offside inner steering arm slight movement.

oil leaking under engine.

removed items from drivers view off the road.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 103,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside inner steering arm slight movement.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside inner steering arm slight movement.

oil leaking under engine.

removed items from drivers view off the road.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 90,751 miles

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

advise both inner steering arm has slight play.

advise nearside rear seat belt could not check due to child seat fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,751 miles

advise both inner steering arm has slight play.

advise nearside rear seat belt could not check due to child seat fitted.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 84,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mount by flexi broken

Pass 16 Feb 2013 84,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mount by flexi broken

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust bracket missing but exhuast is still secure

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake discs worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust bracket missing but exhuast is still secure

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,980 miles

play in steering rack ends

Fail 4 Mar 2011 71,980 miles

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

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

play in steering rack ends

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,986 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,922 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,983 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,076 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,863 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 46,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,021 miles

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 OET is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Gold with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OET, 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 OET is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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