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DV05 ATK

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

94,375 mi
Last recorded94,375 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ATK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 94,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 92,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Aug 2023 89,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 89,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,618 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,711 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 86,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,512 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 78,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 72,020 miles

Parking brake levers on rear brake calipers stiff (lubricated)

Fail 10 May 2018 72,020 miles

Parking brake levers on rear brake calipers stiff (lubricated)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 65,800 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 65,796 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 60,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2015 56,947 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,862 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,256 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 49,256 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,865 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 46,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,618 miles

front tyres at 3.0mm and inner edges wearing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 43,618 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

front tyres at 3.0mm and inner edges wearing

Fail 20 Oct 2010 39,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,609 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,746 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,274 miles

advise the front number plate is cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,274 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise the front number plate is cracked

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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DV05 ATK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DV05 ATK, 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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DV05 ATK is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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