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AV05 XSW

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,184 mi
Last recorded61,184 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 61,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,399 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 52,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,445 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 45,445 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,084 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,750 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 32,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,208 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,208 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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AV05 XSW is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV05 XSW, 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 AV05 XSW registered?

AV05 XSW is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 XSW safe to buy?

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