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AV08 CKP

2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,316 mi
Last recorded145,316 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra50,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 CKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 145,316 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated corroded just behind front sub frame (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 145,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated corroded just behind front sub frame (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 137,715 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak waterpunp area and coolant level low ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded but operating correctly (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to and from intermediate hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake performance only just met (17%), Offside performance low

Fail 12 Apr 2024 137,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak waterpunp area and coolant level low ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded but operating correctly (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to and from intermediate hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake performance only just met (17%), Offside performance low

Pass 12 May 2023 128,927 miles

Exhaust system corroded and slight blow.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades juddering. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To & from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure.

Fail 12 May 2023 128,927 miles

Exhaust system corroded and slight blow.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades juddering. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To & from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 120,974 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 111,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 90,435 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,967 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 73,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,564 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,984 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded & holed around pipe,not blowing at present.

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,431 miles

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

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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AV08 CKP is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV08 CKP, 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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AV08 CKP is a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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