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AV55 FZU

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,567 mi
Last recorded149,567 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 149,567 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 142,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 8 Feb 2024 134,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 125,579 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 125,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 116,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 116,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 108,178 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded in places

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 May 2019 101,480 miles

Bulb light out on dash

Front wipers poor

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 101,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Bulb light out on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers poor

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,436 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn on inner wall

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 95,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn on inner wall

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2017 87,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,867 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on edge's

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge's (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 82,867 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on edge's

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge's (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,082 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,429 miles

Slight free play on inside rack joint o/s

Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,429 miles

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

Slight free play on inside rack joint o/s

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,279 miles

Slight wear on inside rack joint o/s

Pass 15 May 2012 66,988 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 May 2011 56,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 56,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,670 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 37,670 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,581 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 FZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AV55 FZU, 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 FZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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