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AU08 YKO

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,507 mi
Last recorded113,507 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 113,507 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 113,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,296 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,730 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 106,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 103,048 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,469 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,937 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,966 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,126 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,119 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,358 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,964 miles

nsf osf brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,485 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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AU08 YKO is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AU08 YKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 YKO registered?

AU08 YKO is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is AU08 YKO safe to buy?

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