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YB53 VAO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,515 mi
Last recorded191,515 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 VAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 191,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 167,734 miles

front exhaust bracket broken. nearside front inner c.v boot split. offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 154,868 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 154,859 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 133,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 104,207 miles

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

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2007 75,347 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,347 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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YB53 VAO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB53 VAO, 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 YB53 VAO registered?

YB53 VAO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is YB53 VAO safe to buy?

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