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VA57 OTF

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 OTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,091 miles

Coolant steering &traction control lights on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 113,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Coolant steering &traction control lights on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,682 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,275 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 87,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,217 miles

Both front antiroll bar droplinks slightly worn

Chip in windscreen

Offside front inner sidewall damaged but no inner structure showing

Fail 8 Feb 2013 81,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front antiroll bar droplinks slightly worn

Chip in windscreen

Offside front inner sidewall damaged but no inner structure showing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,005 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,410 miles

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

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 OTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA57 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

VA57 OTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is VA57 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 OTF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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