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AK03 UNE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,601 mi
Last recorded122,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 122,601 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested engine management lamp on, engine rattles, won't rev. (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of fuel tank and subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded behind subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 107,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust box deteareating

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,454 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 82,725 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,719 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,944 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 62,475 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 12 May 2010 62,475 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 54,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 45,564 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,915 miles

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)

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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AK03 UNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK03 UNE, 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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AK03 UNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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