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AU08 OVP

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,005 mi
Last recorded56,005 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 56,005 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 55,949 miles

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

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 48,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear beam axle corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,055 miles

All steering/suspension components corroded

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 36,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded/deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2023 36,479 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front top dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded/deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,425 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded/deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2021 31,117 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to backs and o/s front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight play in n/s inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 31,117 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to backs and o/s front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight play in n/s inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front starting to lip/corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 28,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded the rear of o/s front to back brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front starting to lip/corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 25,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,264 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 24,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,695 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,254 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 21,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,500 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,706 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,014 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres starting to crack in tread

Fail 23 Mar 2011 11,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres starting to crack in tread

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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AU08 OVP is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 50,653 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 AU08 OVP, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU08 OVP is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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