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AC03 AVJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,831 mi
Last recorded100,831 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,831 miles

Stone chip in screen

both front tyres have worn on inner edges 2.5mm [215/50/17wxl acc]

Fail 24 Feb 2014 100,831 miles

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

Dampness around rack boots

Stone chip in screen

Unable to open boot

both front tyres have worn on inner edges 2.5mm [215/50/17wxl acc]

Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,228 miles

brake discs are becoming slightly corroded

ns front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake discs are becoming slightly corroded

ns front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,394 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 69,335 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 63,669 miles

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

power steering rack damp

power steering rack worn

Fail 28 Jan 2008 63,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

power steering rack damp

power steering rack worn

Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,426 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 62,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both tie rods have play

handbrake high

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2006 61,968 miles

slight play in both front wheels

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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AC03 AVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AC03 AVJ, 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 AC03 AVJ registered?

AC03 AVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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