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AP05 EMX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,032 mi
Last recorded100,032 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 100,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,261 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 99,261 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 94,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 94,276 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,741 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2019 70,521 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All four tyres heavily perished

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,844 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRE PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 63,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRE PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 58,223 miles

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

Nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,527 miles

Rear both tyres has cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,837 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 47,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 9 Aug 2014 43,414 miles

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

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

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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,865 miles

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

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,835 miles

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

all (4) tyres have cracks in tread

some rust on metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 36,790 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 36,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,178 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 33,970 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,557 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,363 miles

both rear tyres cracked with in tread area

Fail 27 May 2009 23,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked with in tread area

Fail 30 May 2008 16,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 16,464 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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AP05 EMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AP05 EMX, 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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AP05 EMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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