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FN55 OGA

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,467 mi
Last recorded84,467 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 OGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 84,467 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 81,916 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective REPLACE LENS NEXT YEAR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 81,915 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 75,840 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cuts in tread. tyre from 2016. recommend replacement. 205/45 17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective polish lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 75,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. 205/45 17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cuts in tread. tyre from 2016. recommend replacement. 205/45 17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective polish lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,425 miles

o/s parking brake reading low

Fail 14 Oct 2023 71,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s parking brake reading low

Pass 15 Oct 2022 69,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to under body and components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust deteriorating

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,962 miles

some age cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,454 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 60,454 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,239 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,239 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,544 miles

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,113 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,790 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 39,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,394 miles

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

correct number plates fitted at time of test,but ilegal plates on nearside front seat

Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,394 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,956 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 26,956 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,485 miles

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

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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FN55 OGA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FN55 OGA, 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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FN55 OGA is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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