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AJ54 UHU

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,059 mi
Last recorded84,059 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,059 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 84,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,252 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY CORRODED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

HEAVY BEARING NOISE FROM AUXILLARY BELT AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

Fail 6 Jan 2017 83,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR SILENCER (7.1.1)

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)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY CORRODED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

HEAVY BEARING NOISE FROM AUXILLARY BELT AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,654 miles

BEARING NOISE FROM TIMING BELT / WATER PUMP AREA

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

SIGNS OF COOLANT LOSS FROM REAR OF ENGINE OUTLET

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

Fail 8 Jan 2016 76,654 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

BEARING NOISE FROM TIMING BELT / WATER PUMP AREA

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

SIGNS OF COOLANT LOSS FROM REAR OF ENGINE OUTLET

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE INNER STEERING END

Pass 3 Jan 2015 66,508 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 58,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 50,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper damage

slight play in both inner track rods

slight play in upper part of steering column

Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper damage

slight play in both inner track rods

slight play in upper part of steering column

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside & n earside front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,497 miles

coolant leak from rear of engine

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2010 40,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel filter starting to corrode, may leak before next MOT/Service.

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)

Water leak from rear of engine.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,878 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,950 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,333 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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AJ54 UHU is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ54 UHU, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ54 UHU is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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