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AU05 OEB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,431 mi
Last recorded62,431 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 62,431 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corroding behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 60,056 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,558 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 54,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 50,589 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 50,589 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,853 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,729 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 45,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on the inner wall

Offside Front tyre has cracks on the inner wall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 44,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on the inner wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on the inner wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Sump pan area ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 42,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Sump pan area ()

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,349 miles

front exh pipe flexi cover insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,376 miles

All brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,266 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 34,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,859 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner and outer edge and starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 19,625 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 19,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,446 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,776 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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AU05 OEB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AU05 OEB, 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 AU05 OEB registered?

AU05 OEB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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