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BD55 TEY

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,574 mi
Last recorded123,574 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,388 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 119,388 miles

Nearside Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,517 miles

exhaust brackets corroded front to rear

Fail 23 Feb 2016 110,289 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust brackets corroded front to rear

transmission leaking oil

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014
Fail 27 Mar 2013 76,935 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,935 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,157 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)

battery light on and charge failing

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 26 Apr 2012 72,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery light on and charge failing

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,982 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 47,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BD55 TEY is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 85,243 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 BD55 TEY, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD55 TEY registered?

BD55 TEY is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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