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OV05 DXW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,287 mi
Last recorded72,287 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 DXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 72,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,295 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 63,295 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,678 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,056 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 33,360 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,250 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 32,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 30,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,300 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 23,980 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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OV05 DXW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV05 DXW, 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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What year was OV05 DXW registered?

OV05 DXW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is OV05 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 DXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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