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AV55FZU
2005 VAUXHALL SIGNUM
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2198cc
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- Registration AV55FZU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model SIGNUM
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2198cc
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- Expires 14 Feb 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 149,567 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,728 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear brake pads on limit
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,335 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,579 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
15 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,996 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
9 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,328 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- wipers slightly smearing
- nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- exhaust corroded in places
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,480 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wipers poor
- 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Bulb light out on dash
20 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bulb light out on dash
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front wipers poor
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,436 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)
- Nearside front tyre worn on inner wall
12 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)
- Nearside front tyre worn on inner wall
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,695 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)
30 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,867 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting broken
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge's (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front tyre worn on edge's
- Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on edge's
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,867 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust mounting broken
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge's (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front tyre worn on edge's
- Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on edge's
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,082 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2016 15 Jun 20269 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,429 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015 15 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
24 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,279 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014 15 Jun 202615 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,988 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
18 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,727 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,727 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,773 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2011 15 Jun 202618 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,670 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2010 15 Jun 202616 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,581 MI
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AV55FZU was registered on 2005-09-13
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