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OV05 CHH

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,540 mi
Last recorded139,540 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 139,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs are corroded and worn

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 129,844 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective ball joint knuckle is cracked (2.5.A.4)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs are corroded and worn

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,365 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Slight play in offside inner rack end

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,979 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 102,926 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,111 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,335 miles

offside reverse lamp inoperative

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,335 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside reverse lamp inoperative

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,593 miles

play in both steering tie-rods

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,919 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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OV05 CHH is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV05 CHH, 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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OV05 CHH is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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