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AX03 OKU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,740 mi
Last recorded157,740 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 OKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 157,740 miles

rear exhaust box outer sleaving corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 151,322 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

auixally belt noise

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in both rear suspension upper joints

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 29 May 2014 138,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs worn

rear exhuast box corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 138,930 miles

rear exhuast box corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 May 2013 126,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 May 2013 126,974 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocks weak

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2012 114,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 102,184 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 88,427 miles

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

front pads and discs worn

rear tyres tread wearing uneven

undertray fitted vision impaired

Pass 27 May 2009 74,968 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 74,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 62,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 50,592 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 38,039 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,039 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 37,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AX03 OKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX03 OKU, 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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AX03 OKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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