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AO05 DSV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,885 mi
Last recorded116,885 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 116,885 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Box Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,752 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes And Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Central Corrosion Under Vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 114,749 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes And Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Central Corrosion Under Vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 112,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake Pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded And leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 110,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,851 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 108,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 106,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 102,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 98,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,672 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,622 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 83,622 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,714 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,792 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,453 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,492 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,221 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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AO05 DSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AO05 DSV, 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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AO05 DSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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