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AU55 UEW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,707 mi
Last recorded35,707 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 35,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 33,329 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 33,182 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 33,182 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,172 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 33,166 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 Dec 2015 33,166 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2014 32,829 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 2 Dec 2014 32,829 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,260 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,974 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,281 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 29,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,873 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion of front discs

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,466 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 20 Aug 2008 25,463 miles

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

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

front discs starting to corrode

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 UEW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU55 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU55 UEW registered?

AU55 UEW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AU55 UEW safe to buy?

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