2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Vauxhall Tigra MOT pass rate and common faults

196 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 196 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension29.1%
  2. Lights & electrics23.5%
  3. Brakes13.8%
  4. Tyres9.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  6. Body & chassis7.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  8. Steering4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)16.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2004 Vauxhall Tigra cars passed their MOT first time, across 196 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Vauxhall Tigra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Vauxhall Tigra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).