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WU54 AKN

2004 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,696 mi
Last recorded86,696 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra54,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,696 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 86,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres worn very badly on inner edges

rear silencer very rusty

slight knocking in steering

Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,419 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,419 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,471 miles

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

exhaust corroded throught out

front washers to high

Fail 23 Oct 2012 75,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded throught out

front washers to high

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,461 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

no coolant in expansion bottle

Fail 26 Oct 2011 67,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

no coolant in expansion bottle

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,568 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 53,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no reverse lights

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,970 miles

no reverse lights

Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,730 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,138 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 36,138 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WU54 AKN is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 WU54 AKN, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU54 AKN is a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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