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VN05 HGE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,094 mi
Last recorded79,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 HGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 79,094 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,123 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,538 miles

play in steering arms from rack / both

Fail 23 Feb 2021 71,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

play in steering arms from rack / both

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,416 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 69,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,294 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

play inner steering arms

Fail 5 Feb 2018 63,885 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked on tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

play inner steering arms

Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mounts corroded away but system is still supported adequately

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,263 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner inner wall split but not to canvas

Offside Front inner tyre wall split not to canvas

rear exhaust back box mount corroded away

Fail 13 Jan 2016 55,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front tyre inner inner wall split but not to canvas

Offside Front inner tyre wall split not to canvas

rear exhaust back box mount corroded away

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,144 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 49,144 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,332 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 40,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,246 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,166 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 27,151 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2009 20,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,772 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 17,772 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,581 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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VN05 HGE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VN05 HGE, 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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VN05 HGE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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