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VU05 AZW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,671 mi
Last recorded58,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 AZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2020 58,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 54,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 54,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,857 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front brake disc worn

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 49,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front brake disc worn

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 46,214 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Nearside & Offside (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 41,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,000 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 38,999 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 37,282 miles

cracks on sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 13 May 2013 35,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 33,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 31,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

Fail 18 May 2011 31,793 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

Pass 19 May 2010 29,470 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 29,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 21,483 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 21,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 18,415 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

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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VU05 AZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VU05 AZW, 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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VU05 AZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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