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AV55 FZT

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,873 mi
Last recorded127,873 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,873 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp & front flexi casing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 123,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 116,955 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 116,955 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and BADLY CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,961 miles

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake just met pass efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,132 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,988 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 85,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 77,881 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,798 miles

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres worn low on inner edges

slight play n/s steering rack

slight wear on inner edge n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,107 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,460 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to scuff on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,947 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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AV55 FZT is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV55 FZT, 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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AV55 FZT is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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