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PJ05 AWR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,008 mi
Last recorded87,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 AWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 87,008 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 86,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 85,718 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 85,718 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 85,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,787 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,150 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,712 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 81,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn on edges/sidewall splits

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,205 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn on edges/sidewall splits

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside rear number plate lamp lenses red in colour

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,389 miles

Centre 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear inner brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,519 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,493 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,860 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 19 Mar 2010 29,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

advise offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,036 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 24,036 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,267 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 AWR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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