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VE53 AOC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,472 mi
Last recorded104,472 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 AOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front body damage

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 104,472 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front body damage

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

spare loose in boot

Fail 17 Jun 2014 79,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,715 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,699 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 76,910 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise front exhaust bracket brocken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,445 miles

rear back boxes deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2012 71,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear back boxes deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,579 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box outter case corroded

advise slight oil leak

both rear tyre worn on outter edges

Fail 1 Mar 2011 66,577 miles

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust box outter case corroded

advise slight oil leak

both front tyres on wear limit 215/55/16

both rear tyre worn on outter edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres wearing out off shape

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,370 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 39,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 27,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,194 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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VE53 AOC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VE53 AOC, 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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VE53 AOC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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