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VN03 LAA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,849 mi
Last recorded110,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 110,849 miles

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

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

misting of oil on top and bottom of engine area

Fail 16 Jun 2016 110,849 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

misting of oil on top and bottom of engine area

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,325 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,062 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,540 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

slight play at o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,457 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

slight play at o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 31 May 2012 52,419 miles

Front brake discs pitted/corroded

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 49,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front discs inner faces pitted

front pipe of exhaust bracket loose corroded on one side

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,494 miles

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

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

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

front discs inner faces pitted

front pipe of exhaust bracket loose corroded on one side

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,517 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 38,517 miles

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

ns tie rod worn

os front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,932 miles

ns tie rod worn

Fail 5 Jun 2006 28,973 miles

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

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

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

ns tie rod showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,973 miles

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

ns tie rod showing signs of wear

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 LAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN03 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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