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DG55 XRB

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,523 mi
Last recorded89,523 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 XRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 89,523 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 88,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 87,323 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 87,323 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,155 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 77,588 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 77,579 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,589 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,766 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 70,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,721 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriating.

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 65,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box deteriating.

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 57,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust corroded middel box

Fail 9 Aug 2013 57,136 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust corroded middel box

Pass 15 May 2012 40,751 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 40,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2011 29,910 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 27,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,159 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 14,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,576 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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DG55 XRB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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