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VN03 WFE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,394 mi
Last recorded161,394 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 WFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 161,394 miles

Central exhaust heatshield loose

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 161,394 miles

Central exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 157,466 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 157,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 155,540 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 152,907 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition. middle mountings corroded off system

Pass 2 Jan 2014 150,617 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 150,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 130,545 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 110,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 110,335 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 89,849 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 89,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 70,194 miles

Exhaust heat shield over centre section corrided away from fixings.

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,925 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 49,917 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,824 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 46,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,003 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 36,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFE, 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 WFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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