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VE03 WGP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,173 mi
Last recorded141,173 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 WGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 141,173 miles

All Coil spring corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 134,140 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 134,134 miles

Emissions not tested Black smoke excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 126,956 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 126,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 119,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 118,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level on minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear centre seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 109,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,727 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,143 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 70,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s & o/s rear tyre tread slightly raised

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,670 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s & o/s rear tyre tread slightly raised

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,427 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,339 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,589 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 42,589 miles

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

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

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 WGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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