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DG55 ENV

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ENV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 133,550 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle/ subframe and associated components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 133,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting missing and exhaust clamp loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle/ subframe and associated components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 125,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,178 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock mount worn and noisy

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,980 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST HAS A SLIGHT BLOW

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 113,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

ADVISE EXHAUST HAS A SLIGHT BLOW

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle/ Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 93,277 miles

Nearside Front tyre flat

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

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2018 93,277 miles

Nearside Front tyre flat

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,618 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 77,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

coolant pipe into water pump broken

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,873 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,407 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,636 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,503 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 21,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,982 miles

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

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

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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DG55 ENV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DG55 ENV, 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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DG55 ENV is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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