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AV08 CPU

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,579 mi
Last recorded88,579 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 CPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 88,579 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 82,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 76,425 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 75,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,727 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 70,727 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,465 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 47,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,602 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped.

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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AV08 CPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 50,653 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 AV08 CPU, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV08 CPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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