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AU55 UKZ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,416 mi
Last recorded131,416 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 131,416 miles

rear brake covers corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

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

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

abs rings on front drive shafts corroded

front bumper taped up

front suspension top mounts worn

Fail 1 Dec 2022 131,416 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

abs rings on front drive shafts corroded

front bumper taped up

front suspension top mounts worn

rear brake covers corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 124,329 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake covers corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 124,311 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake covers corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,094 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 117,094 miles

Headlamp insecure near side bracket to lamp broken (4.1.1 (c))

Position lamp not working near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 108,866 miles

Both head lights damaged/fixings broken

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 108,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both head lights damaged/fixings broken

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,638 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,237 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,937 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,865 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,709 miles

front brake discs corroding

o/side headlamp broken but is secure when bonnet shut

rear pads low and discs corroding

slight play in n/side front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,747 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disks starting to rust and wear.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,130 miles

Front brake disks starting to rust and wear.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,884 miles

front tyre's wearing close to legal limits of 1.6mm.

front tyre's wearing on inner and outer edge's

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,074 miles

o/s headlamp broken

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,402 miles

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

o/s headlamp damaged

both rear tyres cracking up on tread

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,555 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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AU55 UKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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