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AO03 WKM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,375 mi
Last recorded96,375 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,375 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,870 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 93,087 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,087 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,907 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 85,907 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,009 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 76,896 miles

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

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

engine oil very low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,165 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,165 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2010 65,801 miles

advise strong both front tyres badly worn inner edges

advise strong exhaust flexi badly detiorated and very weak requires replacement

wet test !!

Fail 21 Aug 2010 65,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise strong both front tyres badly worn inner edges

advise strong exhaust flexi badly detiorated and very weak requires replacement

front brake pads getting low

wet test !!

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,554 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 54,554 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,459 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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AO03 WKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO03 WKM, 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 AO03 WKM registered?

AO03 WKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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