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VN03 WGK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,845 mi
Last recorded50,845 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 WGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,845 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,210 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,488 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,368 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 33,319 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 28,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,265 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 17,980 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 17,980 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 17,638 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 WGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WGK, 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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What year was VN03 WGK registered?

VN03 WGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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