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A13 SBY

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 120,280 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 113,375 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 109,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion for the age of the vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,224 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 107,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,515 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear near to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knock from front suspension?

slight play in steering column

Fail 7 Jan 2022 105,493 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear near to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knock from front suspension?

osf abs wire rubbing on shock

slight play in steering column

Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,204 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 97,202 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,296 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses poorly secured with cable ties

Brake pedal travels long way

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 91,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front flexible brake hoses poorly secured with cable ties

Brake pedal travels long way

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline decision (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,700 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 74,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 72,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,676 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,381 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,079 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,079 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,355 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 48,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,400 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 43,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,795 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 35,783 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A13 SBY is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 85,243 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 A13 SBY, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 SBY is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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