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AF06 EPU

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,420 mi
Last recorded128,420 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 EPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 128,420 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central exhaust hanger detached but exhaust still secure

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to inner side wall

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Nov 2017 128,420 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central exhaust hanger detached but exhaust still secure

Exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to inner side wall

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre has multiple cuts on the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,630 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 108,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 104,386 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 104,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,906 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 96,867 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all tyre walls perished

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger broken but exahust still secure

side skirts fitted

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,399 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 83,217 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 83,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 77,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 58,057 miles

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

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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AF06 EPU is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AF06 EPU, 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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AF06 EPU is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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