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AJ02 ABY

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,619 mi
Last recorded105,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ABY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 105,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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 11 Jan 2018 99,737 miles

Front Both front tyres very close to rubbing the rear of inside the wheel arches - rub marks present but currently clearing.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Sleeve starting to swell. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Sleeve starting to swell. (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak From offside of engine. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 99,598 miles

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

Front Both front tyres very close to rubbing the rear of inside the wheel arches - rub marks present but currently clearing.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Sleeve starting to swell. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Sleeve starting to swell. (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak From offside of engine. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,008 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust flexy pipe worn

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn 2mm

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,374 miles

Front losing engine coolent belt end of engine

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,188 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,466 miles

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)

play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,466 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,745 miles

both front discs worn

slight play in steering rack both ends

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,812 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 41,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,354 miles

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

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,917 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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AJ02 ABY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ02 ABY, 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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AJ02 ABY is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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