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AK06 WVC

2006 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,499 mi
Last recorded79,499 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Tigra54,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 WVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,499 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 79,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 78,220 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 78,179 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,229 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 76,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,459 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 69,252 miles

slight play in top strut mounts when jacked clonk when going over bump

Fail 19 Sep 2018 69,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested large blow in exhaust lambda way out unable to get a proper reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective lower uj loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

slight play in top strut mounts when jacked clonk when going over bump

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,293 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn close to legal (2.10mm) (4.1.E.1)

clunck from rack but it is where it jumps/moves up on mounting

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn close to legal (2.10mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,917 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,161 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,945 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 35,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 28,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,563 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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AK06 WVC is a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK06 WVC, 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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AK06 WVC is a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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