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AO55 GYT

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,422 mi
Last recorded166,422 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 166,422 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 150,460 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust hangers missing

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 150,459 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear including rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding on

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust hangers missing

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 139,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 139,871 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 129,351 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Rear drop links have play

Rear exhaust brackets broken

n/s/f bottom arm ball joint has slight play

n/s/r and front tyres worn

Fail 10 Jan 2014 129,351 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front steering arms have slight play

Rear drop links have play

Rear exhaust brackets broken

n/s/f bottom arm ball joint has slight play

n/s/r and front tyres worn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 116,888 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 116,888 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Exhaust system corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 106,984 miles

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

front steering arms slight play

o/s/rtyre slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,102 miles

front steering arms slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2011 97,102 miles

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

front steering arms slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2009 85,749 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,306 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO55 GYT is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AO55 GYT, 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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AO55 GYT is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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