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AV09 BCU

2009 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,531 mi
Last recorded124,531 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Tigra47,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 BCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 124,531 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 124,442 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 120,494 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 120,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres badly weathered and cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2020 117,919 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 117,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,050 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 108,881 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,550 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 97,550 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting missing (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,009 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,625 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 77,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs rusted and worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,318 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 53,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 43,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,040 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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AV09 BCU is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 AV09 BCU, 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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AV09 BCU is a 2009 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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