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VA57 OTB

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,631 mi
Last recorded185,631 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 OTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 185,631 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2025 185,631 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 183,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 183,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 171,515 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 164,421 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay,

Pass 25 Jan 2021 156,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 146,640 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 133,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 112,314 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 96,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,940 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 79,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,785 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,865 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 53,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,709 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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VA57 OTB is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VA57 OTB, 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 VA57 OTB registered?

VA57 OTB is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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