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AF56 KWD

2006 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,392 mi
Last recorded80,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Tigra54,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 KWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 80,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2024 80,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 77,679 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 77,679 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear and offside front to rear (rear section) are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides rear tyres inner walls badly splitting (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres inner edges of tread are worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil and coolant levels are low. signs of coolant leak around expansion bottle.

front wiper park position and blades corroded

horn tone

Fail 25 Nov 2022 74,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear and offside front to rear (rear section) are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp is corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides rear tyres inner walls badly splitting (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres inner edges of tread are worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil and coolant levels are low. signs of coolant leak around expansion bottle.

front wiper park position and blades corroded

horn tone

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (X4) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section badly corroded and slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint corroded/fractured and slight leaks, also clamp is corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

air filter is insecure

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2021 70,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever on brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (X4) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section badly corroded and slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint corroded/fractured and slight leaks, also clamp is corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

air filter is insecure

front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 69,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,055 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 65,055 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipe corroded (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear both back plates missing

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,141 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 60,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 55,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 50,560 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 50,559 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,624 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,665 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,757 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 30,757 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,279 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,604 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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AF56 KWD is a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 54,458 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 AF56 KWD, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF56 KWD is a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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