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AO05 NZU

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,732 mi
Last recorded144,732 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2014 144,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror glass faded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 138,664 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 138,656 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 133,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,685 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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AO05 NZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,689 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 AO05 NZU, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO05 NZU registered?

AO05 NZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is AO05 NZU safe to buy?

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