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VA03 OKZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,298 mi
Last recorded117,298 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 OKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 117,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,474 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexy joint breaking up

Slight blow from centre silencer

Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,377 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 104,377 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 96,885 miles

both child seats in the rear seats are not secured in

exhaust center and rear both have broken mounting brackets

unable to test rear center seat belt due to child 2 seats being fitted in rear

Fail 19 May 2016 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has excess play (2.4.G.2)

both child seats in the rear seats are not secured in

exhaust center and rear both have broken mounting brackets

unable to test rear center seat belt due to child 2 seats being fitted in rear

Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,715 miles

Child seat not secured offside rear

Coolant leak

Exhaust hangers broken off on centre section

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 90,617 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear. Child seat nearside rear not secured.

Coolant leak

Exhaust hangers broken off on centre section

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,079 miles

All exhaust rubber mountings perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat rear centre

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)

Offside rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to open tailgate

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,895 miles

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,895 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,414 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 63,413 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,237 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,235 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,680 miles

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

N/S and O/S front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,690 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,328 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,174 miles

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)

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 OKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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