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AP54 AZU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,147 mi
Last recorded135,147 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 135,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,541 miles

All brake discs and pads worn/corroded

Engine rattling

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weaping

Fail 11 Sep 2018 131,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs and pads worn/corroded

Engine rattling

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weaping

Pass 20 Sep 2017 125,674 miles

Front discs and pads worn/corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Slight judder from front brakes

Fail 19 Sep 2017 125,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs and pads worn/corroded

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)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight judder from front brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres are unevenly worn

Suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2014 107,086 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 107,085 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,545 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 104,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust blowing

serious oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,548 miles

both rear discs rusty

both sides front pads wearing low and discs rusty and ridged

exhaust blow centre silencer

slight corrosion brake pipe to rear joint

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Fail 21 Jun 2012 90,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 90,511 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear discs rusty

both sides front padswearing low and discs rusty and ridged

exhaust blow centre silencer

slight corrosion brake pipe to rear joint

slight play n/s innner rack joint

Fail 23 May 2011 81,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 81,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,786 miles

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

all brake discs lipped

engine noisy

engine oil level very low before test

front brake discs wearing

inner steering rack joints wearing

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,465 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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AP54 AZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP54 AZU, 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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AP54 AZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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