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AV58 DPY

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,198 mi
Last recorded136,198 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 DPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 136,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi + centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

play at steering wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2025 136,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi + centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

play at steering wheel

Pass 11 Sep 2024 132,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 132,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 130,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and heavily cracked edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked edges and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 130,208 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable snapped after brake rollers (1.1.15 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and heavily cracked edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked edges and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 127,095 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished + wearing close to limit on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 127,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished + wearing close to limit on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs toothed ring corroded and fractured. (1.6 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 113,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,575 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 41,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,221 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2011 33,219 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres feathered on inner edges

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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AV58 DPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV58 DPY, 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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AV58 DPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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