Vauxhall Signum MOT Results

Registered in 2003
48.2% pass rate
from 164 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Signum is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.61% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.61% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.61% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.61% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 21% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.61% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.61% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 7.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 6.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 3.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 3.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.61% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.61% fail on Cable
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.61% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.61% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.61% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.61% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 15% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 14% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 14% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.61% fail on Joints
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.61% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.61% fail on Body
      • 0.61% fail on Other body component
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.9% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.61% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.61% fail on View to rear
      • 0.61% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Condition
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 1.2% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.61% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.61% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment
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  • Vauxhall Signum (2003 - 2008)
    Plushly equipped alternative to an executive saloon. Versatile rear seating, stacks of room and some decent engines. Cheap to buy.

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