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VE03 PDV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,464 mi
Last recorded93,464 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 PDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 93,464 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

front and rear discs show some wear

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2014 93,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

front and rear discs show some wear

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 80,674 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 May 2013 80,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 May 2012 69,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2012 69,699 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s stop bulb not working/another bulb is working as stop bulb

Pass 19 May 2011 60,847 miles

brake pad warning light on

engine managment light on

Fail 18 May 2011 60,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

engine managment light on

Pass 18 May 2010 50,323 miles

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

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

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

offside front windscreen wiper split

sat nav removed from windscreen

Fail 17 May 2010 50,199 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

offside front windscreen wiper split

sat nav removed from windscreen

Pass 8 May 2009 38,448 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,856 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 30,856 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 24,046 miles

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

signs of slight oil leak from n/s of PAS rack

Pass 12 May 2006 17,632 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 PDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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