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AF08 GBV

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,524 mi
Last recorded76,524 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,524 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 76,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,524 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,975 miles

Front brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,507 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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AF08 GBV is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 50,653 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 AF08 GBV, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF08 GBV registered?

AF08 GBV is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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