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VA03 OEV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,194 mi
Last recorded95,194 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,717 miles

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

n/s/front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2011 73,526 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO OFFSISDE REAR SEAT PREVENTING A THOUROUGH EXAMINATION OF SEAT BELT

NEARSIDE INNER C.V GAITER SPLIT

UNABLE TO OPEN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT,PREVENTING A THOUROUGH EXAMINATION OF REAR BODY AND SUSPENSION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,586 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 68,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,412 miles

N/S/TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT-N/S FRONT INNER DRVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT -SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH AND N/S INNER RACK JOINT-REAR EXHAUST BACK BOXS CORODDED

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,056 miles

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

tail gate wont open

Fail 15 Aug 2008 58,056 miles

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

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

tail gate wont open

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,861 miles

rubber bush on rear of vehicle has a slight noise

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,861 miles

rubber bush on rear of vehicle dry

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,022 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 OEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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