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VE03 VXV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,447 mi
Last recorded136,447 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 136,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 115,004 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 110,739 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 110,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,899 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 102,892 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,279 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 95,278 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2010 88,821 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,600 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,282 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON EDGES

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

HAND BRAKE LEVER CLUNKS WHEN OPERATED

INNER FACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 9 May 2007 62,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,615 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 VXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

VE03 VXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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