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YD56 GXW

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,869 mi
Last recorded162,869 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 GXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 162,869 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 162,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 154,935 miles

Offside Rear seat belt stork cover missing

soot front of engine

Fail 19 Aug 2020 154,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre close to limits

Nearside Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Offside Front tyre close to limits

Offside Rear seat belt stork cover missing

soot front of engine

Pass 15 Aug 2019 146,895 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside door mirror discoloured

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Aug 2019 146,774 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside door mirror discoloured

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jul 2018 139,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jul 2018 139,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jun 2017 137,012 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 132,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 128,891 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 128,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 124,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 120,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 120,334 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 111,072 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 111,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,372 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 96,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,066 miles

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

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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YD56 GXW is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 85,243 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 YD56 GXW, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD56 GXW is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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