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Vauxhall Signum

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

L15 RDFMOT history

L15 RDF is a silver diesel Vauxhall Signum first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 180,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
180,086 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 RDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Signum
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 RDF was last recorded at 180,086 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,085 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,086 miles
  • 2024 – 178,110 miles
  • 2022 – 174,939 miles
  • 2021 – 167,890 miles
  • 2020 – 163,394 miles
  • 2019 – 159,601 miles
  • 2018 – 148,011 miles
  • 2017 – 140,366 miles
  • 2016 – 136,445 miles
  • 2015 – 123,349 miles
  • 2014 – 104,577 miles
  • 2013 – 84,141 miles
  • 2012 – 70,740 miles
  • 2011 – 58,693 miles
  • 2009 – 52,935 miles
  • 2008 – 44,404 miles
  • 2007 – 33,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,086 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front number plate damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,086 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,086 miles
    Test number
    489167117033
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail180,085 miles (+1,975)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,085 miles
    Test number
    305281494765
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass178,110 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    178,110 miles
    Test number
    747790705840
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail178,109 miles (+3,170)1 dangerous2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,109 miles
    Test number
    288393300947
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild insecure

  5. Pass174,939 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,939 miles
    Test number
    687320294546
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail174,939 miles (+7,049)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,939 miles
    Test number
    383551915279
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass167,890 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,890 miles
    Test number
    111602134957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    163,394 miles
    Test number
    873952310590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail163,394 miles (+3,793)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,394 miles
    Test number
    245321149807
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass159,601 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    159,601 miles
    Test number
    116577572001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,600 miles (+11,589)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,600 miles
    Test number
    923420716697
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass148,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,011 miles
    Test number
    936444588812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail148,011 miles (+7,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,011 miles
    Test number
    970773207581
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass140,366 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    140,366 miles
    Test number
    729075595315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damage not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded clip corroded brocken not leaking filler hose

  15. Fail140,335 miles (+3,890)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,335 miles
    Test number
    393396336911
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damage not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded clip corroded brocken not leaking filler hose

  16. Pass136,445 miles (+13,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    136,445 miles
    Test number
    782805141437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  17. Pass123,349 miles (+13)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,349 miles
    Test number
    489138075014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail123,336 miles (+18,759)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,336 miles
    Test number
    996097975009
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass104,577 miles (+20,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,577 miles
    Test number
    225136364039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass84,141 miles (+13,401)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,141 miles
    Test number
    249092333052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass70,740 miles (+12,047)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    137236722481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,693 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    437285821068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on.

  23. Fail58,693 miles (+5,758)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    487654721035
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass52,935 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,935 miles
    Test number
    193452219299
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront tyres splitting
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp condensated
    • NoteWiper linkage worn

  25. Fail52,935 miles (+8,531)7 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,935 miles
    Test number
    321282719407
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront tyres splitting
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp condensated
    • NoteWiper linkage worn

  26. Pass44,404 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    473572638245
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  27. Fail44,404 miles (+10,952)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    671371738210
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  28. Pass33,452 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,452 miles
    Test number
    592966377042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside and offside front have small cut

  29. Fail33,452 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,452 miles
    Test number
    412045477064
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNEAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALLS HAVE SMALL CUTS

Questions about L15 RDF

Does L15 RDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 RDF expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 RDF?
The MOT on L15 RDF expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 RDF done?
L15 RDF was recorded at 180,086 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 8,211 miles a year.
Has L15 RDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 RDF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 RDF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L15 RDF find?
L15 RDF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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