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AK05 TGO

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

108,137 mi
Last recorded108,137 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 108,137 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm, both sides of vehicle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre of vehicle underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 108,137 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm, both sides of vehicle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre of vehicle underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,223 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,165 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 100,165 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,779 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear service parking brakesjust met the requiremnts advised to be checked

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 94,779 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear service parking brakesjust met the requiremnts advised to be checked

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,905 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter loose fitting (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,474 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 71,473 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 60,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 60,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,469 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,918 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 45,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,010 miles

Slight imbalance on rear park and service brake.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 43,009 miles

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

Slight imbalance on rear park and service brake.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,333 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inside side wall

Fail 2 Sep 2011 40,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on inside side wall

Fail 29 Sep 2010 37,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,981 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,375 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,743 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,743 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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AK05 TGO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 AK05 TGO, 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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AK05 TGO is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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