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VA03 OTK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,279 mi
Last recorded43,279 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,279 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,318 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 29,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,897 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 26,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,630 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 24,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,597 miles

Both front brake discs getting corroded on outer edges

Nearside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,732 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 19,732 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,773 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,556 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2006 12,375 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 OTK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OTK, 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 OTK registered?

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

Is VA03 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 OTK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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