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AK54 ALU

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,424 mi
Last recorded86,424 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ALU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,424 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot has small hole in it

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints both sides

slight wear in both front strut upper bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,239 miles

rear offside tyre perishing and cracking slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2015 82,191 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear offside tyre perishing and cracking slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2014 73,824 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 60,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre starting to perish

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,386 miles

osr tyre starting to perish

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,567 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 52,567 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,479 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 39,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,061 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 29,061 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,605 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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AK54 ALU is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK54 ALU, 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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AK54 ALU is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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