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AE05 XPA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,075 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 87,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,595 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 84,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,008 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,490 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,544 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AE05 XPA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE05 XPA, 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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What year was AE05 XPA registered?

AE05 XPA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is AE05 XPA safe to buy?

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