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CU54 OBC

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,725 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Dipped beam is duller than o/s.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to inner tread wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking (outer wall).

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking (outer wall).

Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported also badly deteriorated. (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking (outer wall).

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking (outer wall).

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,588 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces edges rusty

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting bracket broke away (still secure)

rear tyres walls perished (small cracks)

steering rack arms inner joints slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2016 85,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs inner faces edges rusty

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting bracket broke away (still secure)

rear tyres walls perished (small cracks)

steering rack arms inner joints slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,984 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs faces (inner) slightly corroded

rear tail box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,330 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2012 70,135 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2012 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2011 66,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 62,858 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,989 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 46,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 33,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,004 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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CU54 OBC is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 CU54 OBC, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU54 OBC is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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