CarVerify

Free Car Check

VA03 OKF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,888 mi
Last recorded96,888 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,888 miles

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system front to rear deteriorated will require attention

fuel filter corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 96,887 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system front to rear deteriorated will require attention

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,325 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear heatshield loose

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 93,324 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear heatshield loose

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,129 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back boxes deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2019 86,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back boxes deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm plus bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge plus slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm plus bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge plus slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,858 miles

Rear exhaust box decaying

Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,450 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

rear silencer deteriating

slight fluid weep steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2016 60,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

rear silencer deteriating

slight fluid weep steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,619 miles

rear exhaust boxes corroding on outer layer

Fail 28 Jul 2014 54,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

rear exhaust boxes corroding on outer layer

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,149 miles

rear exhaust boxs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,593 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,370 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,016 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,088 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,708 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
Full Vauxhall Signum reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VA03 OKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA03 OKF?

You can check the full history of VA03 OKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA03 OKF registered?

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

Is VA03 OKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 OKF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA03 OKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VA03 OKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.