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AV08 VHC

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,766 mi
Last recorded86,766 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,766 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 79,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 76,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

rear inner arches muddy

Pass 4 May 2017 73,826 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn inner shoulders,offside appears soft

coolant low

Pass 12 May 2016 70,008 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 70,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,160 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 63,160 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VHC is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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