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AO56 JFN

2006 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

112,781 mi
Last recorded112,781 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Tigra54,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 JFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 112,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise to remove grease from hand brake cables for further inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2025 107,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 107,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 102,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,558 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 94,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 90,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 86,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,169 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 84,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 81,988 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 81,988 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,265 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 76,265 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,572 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres edges feathering

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,333 miles

both rear tyre treads low

Fail 18 Feb 2013 53,333 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre treads low

Fail 28 Jan 2012 45,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,545 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 25,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,708 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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AO56 JFN is a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AO56 JFN, 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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AO56 JFN is a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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