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AK56 DLJ

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 87,420 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 87,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,190 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,183 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 68,183 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres both lightly feathered inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,239 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres feathered inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,377 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 64,370 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre feathered inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,238 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,846 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,552 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 57,550 miles

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

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

Centre Rear exhaust bracket corroded off, weld up or replace.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,154 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,590 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,527 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,283 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,569 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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AK56 DLJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AK56 DLJ, 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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AK56 DLJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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