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AU55 UEF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,765 mi
Last recorded113,765 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2025 113,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 106,543 miles

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 99,405 miles

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 98,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear - All 4 leading to brake flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Spanner Light On

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 84,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear - All 4 leading to brake flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Spanner Light On

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,910 miles

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

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2021 77,776 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,540 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 71,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,818 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Crack in windscreen, not in drivers view

Front brake discs corroded & worn, advise replacement

Front brake pads getting low

Handbrake efficiency on limit

Play in steering rack inner joints

Slight play in both sides front anti-roll bar links & dust covers in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,257 miles

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

Windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 50,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,186 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,587 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,574 miles

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

front tyres starting to crack inner edge in treads

brake fluid slightly low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,278 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,806 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,806 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,809 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,809 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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AU55 UEF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AU55 UEF, 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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AU55 UEF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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