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VE03 PWL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,834 mi
Last recorded122,834 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 PWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 122,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,093 miles

All brake discs worn and pads worn

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

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

Noise from v-belt area

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension arms worn causing knock

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 Mar 2013 117,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All brake discs worn and pads worn

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

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

Noise from v-belt area

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension arms worn causing knock

Water light on and coolant level low

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 108,316 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 108,314 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 77,637 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,707 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 63,707 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 55,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 44,130 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 PWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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