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AU05 VZN

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,919 mi
Last recorded124,919 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 124,919 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four coil springs corroded

main brake pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 24 Feb 2016 118,559 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

main brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 110,678 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four coil springs corroded

all four tyres close to limits

corrosion on main brake pipes

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,406 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wimdscreen cracked on ns outside swept area

Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,808 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,207 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded. windscreen cracked outside swept area.

tread perished o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust mount corroded. windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,837 miles

large crach in windscreen outside swept area

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

large crach in windscreen outside swept area

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,134 miles

Large crack on screen (non testable area)

N/s/f tyre has several cuts on the ouside and inside wall and wheel rim damaged. O/s/f tyre wall has cuts.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 66,134 miles

Large crack on screen (non testable area)

N/s/f tyre has several cuts on the ouside and inside wall and wheel rim damaged. O/s/f tyre wall has cuts.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,950 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

O/s/f tyre side wall damaged but no chords showing.

O/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but no chords showing.And N/s/f tyre also damaged but no chords showing.

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

Under tray broken,and loose

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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AU05 VZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU05 VZN, 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 AU05 VZN registered?

AU05 VZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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