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AO08 UXM

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,361 mi
Last recorded55,361 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 55,361 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 55,356 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 55,259 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 55,255 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,155 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,671 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner surface

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,112 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 51,112 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear beam corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 48,742 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 48,742 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 40,701 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 40,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,666 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,642 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 30,345 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 30,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,877 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)

both front brake discs inner faces rusty

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

reverse lights n/w

Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 13,642 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,854 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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AO08 UXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AO08 UXM, 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 AO08 UXM registered?

AO08 UXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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