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VA03 OSW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,707 mi
Last recorded71,707 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,660 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 125,478 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 125,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn low on edges

number plates water damaged

rear exhaust silencers in poor condition and leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2007 93,933 miles

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

exhaust rear silencers corroded

play in nearside front trackrod area

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,933 miles

exhaust rear silencers corroded

play in nearside front trackrod area

Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,649 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 67,649 miles

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

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

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 OSW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

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

Is VA03 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 OSW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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