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AR05 DXP

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,044 mi
Last recorded86,044 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Gear box seal - slight oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slight damage

Fail 2 Mar 2021 68,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Gear box seal - slight oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Renewed (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slight damage

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,654 miles

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

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

Front and centre sections of exhaust system deteriorated and fragile.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and nearside rear also scrubbing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 64,651 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front and centre sections of exhaust system deteriorated and fragile.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and nearside rear also scrubbing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 62,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,326 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,991 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the middle box

Fail 29 Sep 2016 53,989 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (1.8)

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the middle box

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,711 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 52,706 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 52,694 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,023 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 52,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,998 miles

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

both rear tyre valves perished*

center exhaust cracked and blowing slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2013 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

both rear tyre valves perished*

center exhaust cracked and blowing slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyre valves slightly perished/cracked

front tyres wearing uneven worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,935 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyre valves slightly perished/cracked

front tyres wearing uneven worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,811 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 41,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,581 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,345 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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AR05 DXP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AR05 DXP, 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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AR05 DXP is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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