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VN53 AUR

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,320 mi
Last recorded118,320 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 AUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 118,320 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,294 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 114,221 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,253 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure.

handbrake travel just met limits

nearside front slight play detected at the wheel

Fail 15 Apr 2015 110,165 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure.

handbrake travel just met limits

nearside front slight play detected at the wheel

Pass 8 May 2014 104,126 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f headlamp lens has water ingress but not affecting output

Fail 28 Apr 2014

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f headlamp lens has water ingress but not affecting output

Fail 25 May 2013 99,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 99,726 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 90,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 90,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 May 2011 81,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 81,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 72,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,468 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 68,468 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,547 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre flat and inner sidewall damaged and slightly cut

Fail 7 Jul 2008 53,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre flat and inner sidewall damaged and slightly cut

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,800 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 AUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN53 AUR, 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 AUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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