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VA03 OJU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,482 mi
Last recorded87,482 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,482 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,397 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,383 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,468 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust back box deteriation

front discs slight wear

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,597 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust back box deteriation

front discs slight wear

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,791 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 43,683 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 43,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,993 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,853 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 14,279 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 OJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

VA03 OJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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