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AM08 AOS

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,775 mi
Last recorded84,775 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Jan 2021 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,970 miles

Nearside Front disc rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disc rusted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 74,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front disc rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disc rusted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,698 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 68,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,678 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge 205/45/17

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven tread wear on inner and starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 46,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,103 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 34,769 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 29,055 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,924 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 21,924 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre cracks no cords or ply showing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,528 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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AM08 AOS is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AM08 AOS, 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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AM08 AOS is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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