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VN55 AYJ

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,308 mi
Last recorded107,308 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 AYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 107,308 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 107,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,532 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 99,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,259 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking up and wearing low

Fail 20 Oct 2022 95,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking up and wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,555 miles

Slight play in steering arms

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 77,552 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter rusty ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,653 miles

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,653 miles

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,201 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,548 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and scored on inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,846 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 50,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,967 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,967 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,961 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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VN55 AYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN55 AYJ, 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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VN55 AYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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