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VN53 VTF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,621 mi
Last recorded195,621 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 195,621 miles

rear number plate faded (border pass).

Pass 15 May 2014 189,530 miles

1 of rear exhaust brackets corroded and broken loose.

both rear tyres have low tread.

exhaust back box clamp corroded and broken.

n/s headlamp faded.

rear number plate fading.

Fail 14 May 2014 189,529 miles

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

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

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

1 of rear exhaust brackets corroded and broken loose.

both rear tyres have low tread.

exhaust back box clamp corroded and broken.

n/s headlamp faded.

rear number plate fading.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 179,851 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

front brake imbalance.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 179,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

front brake imbalance.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 169,982 miles

both inner c v boots split.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

slight grab on both front brakes.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 157,955 miles

front brake imbalance.

n/s front anti roll link rod boot split.

o/s rear shocker damp.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 146,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 133,625 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 125,534 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 100,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VTF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel 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 VTF, 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 VTF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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