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BF08 VVA

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,638 mi
Last recorded112,638 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 VVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 112,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 103,287 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing on inside edge.

Advise suspension arms corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,727 miles

both front drop links have slight play

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,771 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 82,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 76,055 miles

Near side front tyre has cracks to inner side wall , no core or ply evident

Nearside front tyre has shoulder wear evident

Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Offside front tyre has shoulder wear evident ( worn to close to core and ply )

Slight roughness evident Nearside wheel when rotated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,125 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 64,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips across windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,177 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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BF08 VVA 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 85.7%.

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 BF08 VVA, 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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BF08 VVA is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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