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VK53 DHG

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,086 mi
Last recorded164,086 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 DHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 164,086 miles

Rear Exhaust Corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 164,086 miles

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 151,378 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 151,378 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,583 miles

N/S & O/S rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,348 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Oct 2010 89,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 89,431 miles

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

N/s o/s front inner c/v gaitors split.

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,610 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,291 miles

front tyres wearing low

slight play both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,644 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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VK53 DHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,188cc 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 VK53 DHG, 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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VK53 DHG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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