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VN53 AUC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,007 mi
Last recorded115,007 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 AUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 115,007 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2016 115,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,329 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear brake discs slight wear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

rear silencer very corroded and one of three mounts excessivly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Light corrosion on most of the front and rear suspension components

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

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

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,872 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,050 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 58,467 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise nail in n/side rear tyre wall

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,817 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,110 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,903 miles

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

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 AUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AUC, 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 AUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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