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AV05 WFA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,613 mi
Last recorded56,613 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,613 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front exhaust flexi outer cover broken but not blowing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2018 56,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front exhaust flexi outer cover broken but not blowing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,983 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

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

Oil leak ()

engine timing chain is very noisey

Fail 10 Feb 2017 53,983 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

engine timing chain is very noisey

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,538 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 51,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is cracked/deteriorated on both sidewalls but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords! will require attention!

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is slightly cracked/deteriorated on both sidewalls but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

Fail 9 Mar 2015 48,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is cracked/deteriorated on both sidewalls but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords! will require attention!

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside front tyre is slightly cracked/deteriorated on both sidewalls but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has cracks on the outside wall and inside wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 15 Mar 2014 43,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre has cracks on the outside wall and inside wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre is deteriorating/cracking but not showing chords/plys

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,428 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 33,220 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 29,958 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,000 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 WFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV05 WFA, 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 WFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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