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AM08 XDT

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,721 mi
Last recorded92,721 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 92,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,351 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 77,994 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,808 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 71,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,204 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 65,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2020 59,491 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 59,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake cables fraying

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,620 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,397 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,163 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,066 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,726 miles

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,381 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,381 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 35,767 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,767 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,115 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 27,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AM08 XDT is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AM08 XDT, 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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What year was AM08 XDT registered?

AM08 XDT is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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