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VU05 DGF

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,012 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,899 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 71,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (slightly croded inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and getting low to 2mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 16% (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,531 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing edge and getting low to 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,478 miles

Offside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing edge and getting low to 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2014 60,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front inner brake discs are slightly corroded

o/s/f inner track rod end (tie rod) has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,214 miles

both front inner brake discs are slightly corroded

o/s/f inner track rod end (tie rod) has slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,892 miles

both inner front brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,835 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both inner front brake discs have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm and is wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,667 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,636 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,153 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 40,228 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 40,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 32,495 miles

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

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 DGF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU05 DGF, 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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What year was VU05 DGF registered?

VU05 DGF is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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