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AV53 VBE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2012 107,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 107,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,839 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 85,659 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,218 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,971 miles

chip in drivers side of windscreen

front brake discs looking slightly worn and corroded

very slight play at o/s/f roadwheel side to side movement

Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,971 miles

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

chip in drivers side of windscreen

front brake discs looking slightly worn and corroded

very slight play at o/s/f roadwheel side to side movement

Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,981 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 60,981 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine Oil Low 2Ltr added for emissions test.

N/S/F Driving light has condensation

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 41,054 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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AV53 VBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV53 VBE, 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 AV53 VBE registered?

AV53 VBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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