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VN53 AKG

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,881 mi
Last recorded130,881 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 AKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 130,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 127,444 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 124,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,175 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,363 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 115,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,886 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,754 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 91,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,136 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 77,663 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 61,639 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,017 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing down on outter edge

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,010 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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VN53 AKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VN53 AKG, 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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VN53 AKG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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