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VN53 AZL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 AZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,178 miles

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

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)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 86,883 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,844 miles

N/S/F Spot light inoperative

Play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Service light on

Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,844 miles

N/S/F Spot light inoperative

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Service light on

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,451 miles

all 4 brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 58,443 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,799 miles

slight play in tie rods

Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,035 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,470 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 35,470 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

back box heavily coroded

os ns front tyres wearing uneven on inside edge

os ns tie rods showing signs of wear

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 AZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AZL, 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 AZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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