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AO05 LWC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,811 mi
Last recorded137,811 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 137,811 miles

fuel cap cover is broken

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 137,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken and half missing. (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear

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

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

fuel cap cover is broken

Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,783 miles

Fuel cap lid broken

Nearside Front ABS ring split/worn

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall splitting

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 137,783 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap lid broken

Nearside Front ABS ring split/worn

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall splitting

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 130,119 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

gear linkage bracket on subframe has play

Pass 24 Apr 2017 128,815 miles

Nearside Front drop link noisy when turning

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall starting to split

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

play on gear linkage arm on engine sub frame

Fail 18 Apr 2017 128,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring retainer broken

play on gear linkage arm on engine sub frame

Pass 18 Apr 2016 124,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 124,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,627 miles

exhaust front fexli broken osr tyre nearing limits nsf tyre inner edge low level

Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osf tyre 2mm

slight play nsf drop link

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,767 miles

osf tyre 2mm

slight play nsf drop link

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,331 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe flexi broken

Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,331 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust pipe flexi broken

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,383 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,914 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 35,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,848 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,943 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 LWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO05 LWC, 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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What year was AO05 LWC registered?

AO05 LWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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