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VA03 OVS

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,463 mi
Last recorded174,463 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 OVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 174,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2013 161,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 145,343 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front pads and discs appear quite worn

slight play at offside front steering (unable to pinpoint)

Pass 28 May 2011 132,255 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2010 117,615 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 102,291 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 102,291 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 80,449 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,788 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 OVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

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

Is VA03 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 OVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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