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PJ05 AVW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,593 mi
Last recorded78,593 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,593 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,456 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 76,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 72,145 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 72,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 69,324 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,598 miles

Original test carried out by M. A. Fawcett

Fail 30 Jan 2016 66,576 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,703 miles

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/R tyres have surface cracks

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre on inner sidewall cracked

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,704 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 53,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

emmissions at limit for h.c.antifreeze content appears low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,730 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,333 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 42,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,998 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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PJ05 AVW 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 72.2%.

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 PJ05 AVW, 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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PJ05 AVW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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