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AU09 TBZ

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,068 mi
Last recorded72,068 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 TBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,068 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 69,711 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,564 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 63,993 miles

Front Both front suspension arms bushes perished/cracking

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,564 miles

Rear axle slightly corroded

subframe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 50,647 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension arms, rear bushes starting to perish/cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2018 46,150 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 46,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,073 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 41,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,534 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,878 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks appearing on sidewalls

Fail 1 Dec 2014 23,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres have small cracks appearing on sidewalls

Fail 27 Nov 2013 17,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front inner tyre wall splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2013 17,304 miles

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

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

Offside front inner tyre wall splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2012 12,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,769 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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AU09 TBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 47,922 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 AU09 TBZ, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU09 TBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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