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VA57 OVR

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,056 mi
Last recorded116,056 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 OVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,056 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system modified

Fail 11 Jan 2021 116,056 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system modified

Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,713 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 102,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Dec 2018 99,083 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 99,075 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 99,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,749 miles

2 x exhaust mounting brackets broken off exhaust.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on innner edge.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 96,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 x exhaust mounting brackets broken off exhaust.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on innner edge.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 88,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,008 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 78,008 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,889 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,406 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 54,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,576 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 OVR is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

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

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