Vauxhall Signum MOT Results

Registered in 2006
58.0% pass rate
from 1,035 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Signum is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 9.5% fail on Springs (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Coil springs (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 9.5% fail on Coil spring (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.097% fail on Linkage
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Axles
      • 0.29% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.097% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.097% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.097% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.097% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (72% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.097% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.097% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.097% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.29% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.097% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.097% fail on Switch
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Electrical wiring (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.19% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.2% fail on Joints
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on System (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Pipe
      • 0.097% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.39% fail on Seats
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.097% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.097% fail on Door condition
    • 0.097% fail on Chassis
      • 0.097% fail on Chassis condition
  • 9.4% fail on Tyres (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Condition (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.19% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.097% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.58% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Transmission oil leaks (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.58% fail on View to rear
      • 0.58% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.097% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.87% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.87% fail on Condition
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
      • 0.097% fail on Rams
    • 0.39% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.097% fail on Steering play
      • 0.097% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.77% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.77% fail on Attachment
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.097% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.097% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review

  • Vauxhall Signum (2003 - 2008)
    Plushly equipped alternative to an executive saloon. Versatile rear seating, stacks of room and some decent engines. Cheap to buy.

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