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VA03 OOJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 OOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,012 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge Several exhaust mounts attached by means of hose clamps; system is adequately supported

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 101,978 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated and mounting missing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r lamp lens slightly damaged

rear exhaust mounting missing

unable to fully inspect o/s and n/s rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2012 101,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated and mounting missing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r lamp lens slightly damaged

rear exhaust mounting missing

unable to fully inspect o/s and n/s rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,291 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)

passengers front inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,676 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,676 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 83,807 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 83,779 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,744 miles

bothside front brake discs worn

bothside rear brake discs broken

Fail 18 Aug 2008 75,744 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

bothside front brake discs worn

bothside rear brake discs broken

Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,719 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 OOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OOJ, 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 OOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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