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A13 URW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,145 mi
Last recorded111,145 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 URW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 111,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 111,144 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 106,091 miles

Front 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))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 106,091 miles

Front 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 106,053 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 105,970 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 105,970 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 105,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 105,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 102,868 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2016 100,131 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 100,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 94,220 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 90,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 13 May 2014 90,506 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 2 May 2013 81,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 71,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 51,702 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 51,702 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 41,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,302 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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A13 URW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 URW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A13 URW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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