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VE03 WDV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,667 mi
Last recorded106,667 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 WDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,667 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust support rotted away

Fail 13 Apr 2017 106,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust support rotted away

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,561 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

exhaust hangers corroded of but still supported

Fail 20 Apr 2016 101,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rack end (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

exhaust hangers corroded of but still supported

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,814 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,585 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 74,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,049 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake discs inner edge lipped

both front inner cv boots split

centre exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,891 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,636 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,412 miles

front tyres low

offside rear tyre low

Fail 26 Jun 2008 44,412 miles

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

front tyres low

offside rear tyre low

Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,431 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 37,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2006 26,965 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 26,908 miles

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 WDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WDV, 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 WDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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