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VN53 AWH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,095 mi
Last recorded144,095 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 AWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 144,095 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 127,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 122,458 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,916 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,155 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 74,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bracket on centre and back exhausts broken

heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,588 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 50,588 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,077 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 AWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AWH, 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 VN53 AWH registered?

VN53 AWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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