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VE03 OYH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,893 mi
Last recorded146,893 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 OYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 146,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light do not show dashboard. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Very dim. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Fog light inoperative.

Nearside Rear Lower Back box corroded or deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Also belt noisy because the oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 140,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

center exhaust heat shield loose

engine oil level low

sill covers fitted

tailgate only opens from inside with key, does secure in closed position

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2019 140,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

center exhaust heat shield loose

engine oil level low

sill covers fitted

tailgate only opens from inside with key, does secure in closed position

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 133,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2019 133,557 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

power steering belt squeals on start up

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 118,735 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2018 118,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 107,246 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 96,245 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 90,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 90,616 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 84,849 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2014 84,849 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 78,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,346 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 61,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 53,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 44,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,383 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 OYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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