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VN53 AYT

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,341 mi
Last recorded137,341 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 AYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 137,341 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,236 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2012 126,228 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2011 106,522 miles

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

play in n/s steering rack end

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,570 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,656 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,764 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 AYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AYT, 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 AYT registered?

VN53 AYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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