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VE03 OUA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,679 mi
Last recorded161,679 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 OUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 161,679 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2013 161,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2012 146,709 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2012 146,709 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2011 123,630 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 103,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 103,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2009 84,033 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs worn heavily lipped pad worning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 378,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,867 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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VE03 OUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE03 OUA, 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 VE03 OUA registered?

VE03 OUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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