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T16 RAU

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,668 mi
Last recorded54,668 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,668 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 54,491 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 54,104 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 53,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,542 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 51,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 50,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,679 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,982 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front roll-bar linkage rubber cover split

slight play steering arm(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,281 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 34,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,687 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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T16 RAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T16 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T16 RAU registered?

T16 RAU is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is T16 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T16 RAU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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