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BW03 OAP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

224,514 mi
Last recorded224,514 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 224,514 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 211,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 200,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 183,567 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly rusty.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 175,664 miles

front tyres 215 55 16 w rear tyres 225 50 16 v

Fail 29 Sep 2011 175,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front tyres 215 55 16 w rear tyres 225 50 16 v

Pass 1 Oct 2010 169,539 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 159,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 153,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 122,383 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 94,775 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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BW03 OAP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BW03 OAP, 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 BW03 OAP registered?

BW03 OAP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is BW03 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 OAP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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