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VE53 AFA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Grey Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,247 mi
Last recorded51,247 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 AFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,247 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 51,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,130 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 50,130 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,055 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 43,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 41,984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,690 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,594 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 31,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,681 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,569 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,304 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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VE53 AFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Grey with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE53 AFA, 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 VE53 AFA registered?

VE53 AFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is VE53 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 AFA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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