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WG05 WRE

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,837 mi
Last recorded100,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 WRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 100,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 100,818 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 99,623 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

knock on steering

Pass 1 Feb 2024 97,977 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective front steady

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knock on steering

Fail 1 Feb 2024 97,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective front steady

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knock on steering

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,864 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

knock on steering

Fail 2 Feb 2023 95,864 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

knock on steering

Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,222 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 3 Feb 2022 94,179 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,609 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken away

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,032 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges still legal

Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,775 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 68,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,322 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,115 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish and wearing uneven.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,815 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,963 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 45,961 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,298 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,683 miles

INSP lamp on

front discs corroded

slight play in steering rack bush

Fail 22 Aug 2011 32,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

INSP lamp on

front discs corroded

slight play in steering rack bush

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,661 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,010 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,597 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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WG05 WRE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WG05 WRE, 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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WG05 WRE is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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