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VX03 PZP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,836 mi
Last recorded121,836 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 PZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,836 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 121,832 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s front lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding excessive drag n/s rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,793 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 112,745 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 112,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 100,386 miles

centre exhaust hanger missing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 100,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust hanger missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn and heavily pitted but not considered seriously weakend

rear discs slightly worn

slight clunk from front suspension

slight play in rack ends

Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,804 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn and heavily pitted but not considered seriously weakend

rear discs slightly worn

slight play in rack ends

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,494 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 72,494 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all discs worn

both front anti roll bar drop links slight play

brake pipes pitted

exhaust heavily corroded at rear

light on dash indicating bulb out but all lights working

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,941 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,923 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,252 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,100 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

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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VX03 PZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX03 PZP, 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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VX03 PZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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