Vauxhall Tigra Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Vauxhall Tigra car check
Is the Vauxhall Tigra reliable? We analysed 654,705 real MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Tigra is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Tigra.
Vauxhall Tigra Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Tigra. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Tigra MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Tigra to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Tigra Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Tigra Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Tigra owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Tigra MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Tigra year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 89 | 75.3% | 31,935 | 54,105 | 74,064 |
| 2010 | 232 | 74.1% | 30,906 | 45,954 | 69,526 |
| 2009 | 45,274 | 72.7% | 30,590 | 47,922 | 67,725 |
| 2008 | 42,967 | 71.8% | 31,959 | 50,653 | 71,128 |
| 2007 | 65,407 | 70.3% | 32,328 | 51,184 | 72,193 |
| 2006 | 90,472 | 69.5% | 35,486 | 54,458 | 75,634 |
| 2005 | 93,669 | 68.6% | 35,930 | 55,122 | 76,328 |
| 2004 | 28,907 | 69.5% | 35,411 | 54,632 | 76,168 |
| 2002 | 56 | 60.7% | 56,141 | 76,672 | 85,197 |
| 2001 | 1,075 | 64.5% | 45,467 | 62,614 | 81,908 |
| 2000 | 54,903 | 65.4% | 46,538 | 62,429 | 79,918 |
| 1999 | 48,088 | 65.8% | 51,617 | 67,466 | 84,463 |
| 1998 | 54,754 | 64.7% | 56,921 | 72,844 | 89,257 |
| 1997 | 51,948 | 63.5% | 63,456 | 79,155 | 95,208 |
| 1996 | 37,977 | 62.0% | 67,957 | 83,753 | 99,672 |
| 1995 | 35,155 | 60.1% | 70,453 | 86,534 | 102,375 |
| 1994 | 3,153 | 57.1% | 74,237 | 90,693 | 105,452 |
| 1971 | 105 | 64.8% | 66,979 | 78,405 | 91,018 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Tigra Last?
Based on 55,160 Vauxhall Tigra vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Tigra Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Tigra MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Tigra
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.3% MOT pass rate from 89 tests
57.1% MOT pass rate from 3,153 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Tigra is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.3% across 89 tests. The 1994 model year has the lowest pass rate at 57.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Tigra Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Tigra THIS CAR | 67.3% | 654,705 | 63,269 mi | 31 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota MR2 | 70.3% | 602,130 | 86,819 mi | 40 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Tigra trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Tigra has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.3% across 654,705 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Vauxhall Tigra are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (29,142 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (17,988), and stop lamp not working (17,550). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vauxhall Tigra owner drives around 4,652 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Tigra models stay on UK roads for around 31 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.