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VE03 PVA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,256 mi
Last recorded111,256 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 PVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,256 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,528 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise rear exhaust deteriated

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,688 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,688 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,025 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 92,916 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,396 miles

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

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

advise front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2010 84,363 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

advise front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,017 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 71,948 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,815 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,056 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 PVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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