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DU05 NWL

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

82,646 mi
Last recorded82,646 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 78,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 77,572 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,599 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,595 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,304 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 60,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 58,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,372 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 37,371 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 36,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs won/lipped

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Play in Nearside steering rack arm

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,387 miles

Front brake discs won/lipped

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in Nearside steering rack arm

Fail 15 Jul 2010 32,135 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,135 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,419 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 26,409 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,339 miles

both rear tyres are perishing in the tread

Fail 23 Jun 2008 20,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are perishing in the tread

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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DU05 NWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 DU05 NWL, 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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DU05 NWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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