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OE57 VSU

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,272 mi
Last recorded129,272 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 VSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 129,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 121,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,709 miles

centre exhaust clamp fractured

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly unevenly

Fail 28 Jan 2014 105,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp fractured

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly unevenly

Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear,nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit.

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded.

rear exhaust silencer mounts corroded.

spare wheel different size.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear,nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit.

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded.

rear exhaust silencer mounts corroded.

spare wheel different size.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate poor condition

spare tyre different size

tow ball corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre inner sidewalls slightly cracking.

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

headlamp aim on lower limit.

nearside front outter tyre sidewall slight damage.

rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre inner sidewalls slightly cracking.

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

headlamp aim on lower limit.

nearside front outter tyre sidewall slight damage.

rear exhaust mounts corroded.

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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OE57 VSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 88,242 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 OE57 VSU, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OE57 VSU registered?

OE57 VSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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