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DG53 OJA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,518 mi
Last recorded105,518 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 105,518 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 103,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 101,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,985 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 99,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,126 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,095 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,935 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,265 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)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 84,220 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,486 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 77,456 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,152 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 67,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,297 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,062 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 54,884 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,483 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,375 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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DG53 OJA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG53 OJA, 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 DG53 OJA registered?

DG53 OJA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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