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BG08 DAA

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,908 mi
Last recorded51,908 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 51,908 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view by mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,926 miles

Central Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip by mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 49,906 miles

Central Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front lower suspension corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 49,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pickup ring cracked/broken (1.6 (e))

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

Central Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front lower suspension corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 48,724 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front knock on steering

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2023 48,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracked to cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Front knock on steering

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable seperating (1.1.15 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 47,614 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Slight knock from steering

Nearside Front Wiper starting to smear screen

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 47,614 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Slight knock from steering

Nearside Front Wiper starting to smear screen

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 45,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2020 45,099 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,643 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 33,566 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 33,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 31,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,157 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2014 25,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 25,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 23,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 20,653 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,142 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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BG08 DAA is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG08 DAA, 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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BG08 DAA is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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