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A4 XUM

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests46 (37 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.4%

Mileage

53,318 mi
Last recorded53,318 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

37 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,318 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 77,052 miles

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 50,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 74,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf / nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box corroding

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported attached to brake disc heat shield (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc heat shield heavily corroded / slightly loose

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

underbody / suspension parts / subframe corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2023 71,739 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 41,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf / nsf / osr from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose but secure ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension / brake parts starting to corrode

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2022 41,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf / nsf / osr from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose but secure ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension / brake parts starting to corrode

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2022 70,444 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 38,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 38,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,302 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 69,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 37,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 68,602 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 31,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 31,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 66,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 18,143 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 18,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,567 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 17,319 miles

all four tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,759 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,067 miles

surface cracks in all tyres and nsr tyre cut not to cords

Pass 3 Jan 2015 57,263 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,990 miles

all 4 tyres perished

cuts on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 24 Sep 2014 14,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

all 4 tyres perished

cuts on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Jan 2014 55,670 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,808 miles

all four tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 29 Dec 2012 54,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,250 miles

all tyres have surface cracks

nsr tyre cut not to cords

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,257 miles

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Oct 2011 9,923 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,051 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,281 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 50,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

smear from front wipers

Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,116 miles

smear from front wipers

Pass 24 Sep 2009 6,795 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 5,126 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,724 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 43,724 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A4 XUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.4%.

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 A4 XUM, 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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A4 XUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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