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VE03 VWL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,083 mi
Last recorded88,083 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 88,083 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2008 88,083 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

unable to spin nearside rear wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,783 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 53,753 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 VWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VWL, 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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What year was VE03 VWL registered?

VE03 VWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is VE03 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 VWL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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