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AD03 HWN

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,983 mi
Last recorded159,983 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 159,983 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 156,349 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 142,411 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 141,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 131,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 131,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 126,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 129,311 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 125,230 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 119,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Day time running light flashing...

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

Offside Front Day time running light flashing....

Fail 21 Apr 2016 119,706 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Day time running light flashing...

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

Offside Front Day time running light flashing....

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,627 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 115,608 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,725 miles

sidewalls damaged on both nearside tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2014 109,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

sidewalls damaged on bot nearside tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2013 103,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

watermarks rear number plate

Fail 20 Apr 2011 91,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

watermarks rear number plate

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,934 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Both rear track control arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 84,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Both front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Both rear track control arm bushes slightly worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 75,267 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 78,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,388 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 75,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged

slight play in both track rods

Fail 11 Jun 2007 59,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover damaged

slight play in both track rods

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,302 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 44,302 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r seatbelt buckle chewed

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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AD03 HWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD03 HWN, 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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AD03 HWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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