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OV55 AAF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,675 mi
Last recorded98,675 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 AAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 98,675 miles

exhaust center pipe/flexuble deteriorted

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,194 miles

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

slight weep of exhaust gases at centre section of exhaust

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,193 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight weep of exhaust gases at centre section of exhaust

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,443 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 29 Jan 2017 87,248 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2017 87,246 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)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

coolant leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,593 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and splitting

Fail 18 Feb 2015 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and splitting

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,257 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,867 miles

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

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 Nov 2010 49,430 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,430 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 31,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f headlamp mounting bracket cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,530 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f headlamp mounting bracket cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2009 31,457 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,975 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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OV55 AAF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV55 AAF, 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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OV55 AAF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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