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AF08 GFU

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,765 mi
Last recorded63,765 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 57,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 52,257 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel column lower universal joint - worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 47,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition - inner sidewall cracking

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 33,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,474 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,496 miles

Front brake disc's slightly pitted

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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 GFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GFU, 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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AF08 GFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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