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AV55 XSW

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,040 mi
Last recorded111,040 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 111,040 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,328 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 102,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Clutch slipping.

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,565 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 96,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,170 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 84,170 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,129 miles

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

nearside front door releasing from outside

rear exhaust mount

Fail 30 Oct 2009 76,129 miles

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

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

nearside front door releasing from outside

rear exhaust mount

Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,846 miles

slight oil leak from sump

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 XSW is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 AV55 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 AV55 XSW registered?

AV55 XSW is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is AV55 XSW safe to buy?

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