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AV05 ANU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,592 mi
Last recorded111,592 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ANU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 111,592 miles

surface rust build up on suspension components

Fail 13 Nov 2025 111,592 miles

Indicator switch inoperative stalk only working on right indication (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,652 miles

Coolant level low

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 89,567 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired movement noted (1.1.3 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 89,567 miles

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired movement noted (1.1.3 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,925 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,559 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 82,559 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,439 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides inner tie rods/axial joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 75,771 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 71,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 71,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 66,631 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides inner tie rods/axial joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 60,665 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 60,665 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted

Both Rear Brake Discs corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,922 miles

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

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

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,014 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,206 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R Lamp lens has slight damage

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,068 miles

O/S/Rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,785 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking (not through to cords)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cracking (not through to cords)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,989 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 33,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 30,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,964 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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AV05 ANU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AV05 ANU, 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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AV05 ANU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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