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VA57 PHO

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,552 mi
Last recorded115,552 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 PHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 115,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 109,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 108,981 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 104,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,064 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear centre repaired with exhaust paste.. and centre exhaust rubber missing offside (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 93,064 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear centre repaired with exhaust paste.. and centre exhaust rubber missing offside (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,160 miles

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 25 Oct 2017 82,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,935 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

after market HID's fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2013 32,462 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,462 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,643 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,448 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 PHO is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

VA57 PHO is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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