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VN53 VUV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,423 mi
Last recorded170,423 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 170,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 170,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 144,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 144,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 118,805 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 118,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 95,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension slighty bouncy

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,217 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,535 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,819 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,959 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 VUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

VN53 VUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 VUV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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