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YF05 VDC

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,310 mi
Last recorded88,310 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,310 miles

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

O/S/R tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,310 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

O/S/R tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,305 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 82,294 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,594 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 69,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,215 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,905 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 32,898 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,994 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 31,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,396 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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YF05 VDC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF05 VDC, 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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YF05 VDC is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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