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AV08 VOA

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,324 mi
Last recorded127,324 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,324 miles

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

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 10 Jul 2025 119,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 113,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 98,435 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 98,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front spring incorrectly seated in bottom cup

Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,345 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 82,340 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,949 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 78,949 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s and n/s poor light output (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,080 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 73,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 68,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,580 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 60,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,860 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,654 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 51,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,846 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,800 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 36,800 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,267 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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AV08 VOA is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 AV08 VOA, 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 VOA is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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