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DA05 XUH

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,394 mi
Last recorded47,394 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 47,394 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 45,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 41,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 39,288 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,299 miles

reversing lamps not working

Pass 29 May 2019 31,672 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 23,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 23,333 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 18,730 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 13,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 13,957 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 9,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 9,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 5,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 4,145 miles

reverse lights innop

Pass 9 Jun 2011 3,380 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 3,092 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 2,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 2,297 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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DA05 XUH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DA05 XUH, 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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What year was DA05 XUH registered?

DA05 XUH is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is DA05 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 XUH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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