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VE03 VXX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,154 mi
Last recorded76,154 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,154 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,440 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,016 miles

Both front tyres waering off on edges. Recommend replacement.

Brake pad warning light on

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

Engine oil all milky

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,015 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres waering off on edges. Recommend replacement.

Brake pad warning light on

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

Engine oil all milky

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,524 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on but all brake pads new

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,538 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 54,538 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,587 miles

both front tyres wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,665 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,723 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,590 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2006 26,590 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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 VXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

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

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