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VA03 ORP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,127 mi
Last recorded58,127 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 58,127 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 58,127 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 53,087 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,162 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2010 44,162 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,509 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose rear no plateslight water ingress

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,397 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,455 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 ORP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ORP, 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 ORP registered?

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

Is VA03 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 ORP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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