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VE03 OWR

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,548 mi
Last recorded96,548 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 OWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,548 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small amount of play in offside and nearside sreering arms

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,256 miles

Both sides, steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,078 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,541 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,537 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,326 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,152 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 45,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,582 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,562 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 33,562 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2006 26,592 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 OWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VE03 OWR, 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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VE03 OWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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