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AU05 VZT

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,185 mi
Last recorded69,185 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 69,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,010 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 59,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 56,561 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,074 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,281 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 44,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perishing cracks in tread

Fail 5 Mar 2011 44,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 40,949 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,221 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 VZT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

AU05 VZT is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is AU05 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 VZT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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