2005 Vauxhall Signum 2.8L Petrol · AV55 OCJ
2005 Vauxhall Signum (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 157,214 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL SIGNUM
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AV55 OCJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 157,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 OCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Signum (AV55 OCJ) between October 2008 and December 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside knuckle joint / ra”; “Headlamp aim not tested due to nearside light not working (1.8.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
AV55 OCJ Mileage History
- 29/10/200817,051 mi
- 12/10/200921,577 mi+4,526 mi
- 13/10/200921,577 mi
- 30/09/201025,591 mi+4,014 mi
- 25/10/201135,075 mi+9,484 mi
- 25/04/201239,075 mi+4,000 mi
- 01/03/201347,057 mi+7,982 mi
- 22/02/201467,919 mi+20,862 mi
- 09/02/201584,159 mi+16,240 mi
- 22/02/201695,720 mi+11,561 mi
- 13/02/2017114,430 mi+18,710 mi
- 15/02/2017114,430 mi
- 09/02/2018124,124 mi+9,694 mi
- 12/02/2018124,124 mi
- 28/01/2019135,325 mi+11,201 mi
- 13/01/2020146,921 mi+11,596 mi
- 20/11/2020152,594 mi+5,673 mi
- 25/11/2021154,245 mi+1,651 mi
- 01/12/2022155,645 mi+1,400 mi
- 30/11/2023156,514 mi+869 mi
- 09/12/2024157,214 mi+700 mi
Average of roughly 8,699 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AV55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AV55OCJ.
MERCEDES-BENZ
B-CLASS
NISSAN
MICRA
TOYOTA
YARIS DESIGN HEV CVT
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
BMW
730
HYUNDAI
IONIQ 6 ULTIMATE EV
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF STYLE TSI
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
AUDI
A4
AUDI
A4
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.