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VU05 XBR

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,040 mi
Last recorded48,040 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 XBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,040 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split and slightly poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,450 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,824 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 37,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 36,821 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 36,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,904 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2014 35,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 33,589 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,222 miles

Front tyre treads cracking

Rear tyre treads low and cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,723 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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VU05 XBR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBR, 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 VU05 XBR registered?

VU05 XBR is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VU05 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 XBR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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