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AX05 GFE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,129 mi
Last recorded82,129 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 GFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 82,129 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs rusty on inner face

off side front brake pipe starterd to rust

Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,701 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs rusty on inner face

off side front brake pipe starterd to rust

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,335 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 64,335 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,755 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,031 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

split in n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,027 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

split in n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,907 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre but not to cords [min pass]

front discs heaverly corroded on inside [min pass]

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,445 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2010 43,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,684 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,684 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,391 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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AX05 GFE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX05 GFE, 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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AX05 GFE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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