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VN03 CGK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,028 mi
Last recorded162,028 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 CGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 162,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 155,638 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil requires attention (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 148,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 148,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 141,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes/hoses and ferrules have been covered by grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2015 134,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes/hoses and ferrules have been covered by grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2014 126,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 126,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

centre exhaust shield

Pass 11 Apr 2013 122,340 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

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

nearside front tyre is deteriorated, cracks in sidewall, no cords showing

offside front tyre is deteriorated, cracks in side wall no cords showing

offside rear tyre is deteriorated cracks in side wall and tread blocks, no cords showing

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2013 122,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

All tyres wearing on edges

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

nearside front tyre is deteriorated, cracks in sidewall, no cords showing

offside front tyre is deteriorated, cracks in side wall no cords showing

offside rear tyre is deteriorated cracks in side wall and tread blocks, no cords showing

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 114,227 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 114,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 103,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 93,752 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,519 miles

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

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

Signs of wear on nearside rear tyre inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,028 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 74,575 miles

Offside and nearside steering rack tie rod ends have slight play.

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 74,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside and nearside steering rack tie rod ends have slight play.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,088 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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VN03 CGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN03 CGK, 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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VN03 CGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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