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YR05 VRW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,019 mi
Last recorded84,019 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 84,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,384 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2022 74,384 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 73,633 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2018 73,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 72,814 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,271 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,765 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 62,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,171 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,577 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,376 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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YR05 VRW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR05 VRW, 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 YR05 VRW registered?

YR05 VRW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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