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AE08 LKB

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,167 mi
Last recorded77,167 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 LKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,167 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 76,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs rusty on lip nearside and offside

Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,692 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 64,692 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,031 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 63,031 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 56,264 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 50,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 44,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,382 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 30,311 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 24,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,548 miles

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

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

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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AE08 LKB is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 50,653 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 AE08 LKB, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 LKB registered?

AE08 LKB is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AE08 LKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 LKB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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