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VE03 PFA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,653 mi
Last recorded103,653 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 PFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 103,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both exhauist back boxes corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

center exhaust hanger broken

front brake disks corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,930 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear exhaust sections and mounting brackets corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,940 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 64,940 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,149 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,277 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 50,277 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 45,140 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 45,140 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,247 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,490 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 PFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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