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VA03 OOF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,799 mi
Last recorded100,799 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,799 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 100,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,671 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,142 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,436 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,436 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,874 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,879 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,927 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,297 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,217 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 26,217 miles

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

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 OOF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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