2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Vauxhall Tigra MOT pass rate and common faults

783 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 783 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.6%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
    36 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.1%
  2. Suspension27.1%
  3. Lights & electrics24.8%
  4. Body & chassis12.0%
  5. Tyres11.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  8. Steering6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2005 Vauxhall Tigra?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2005 Vauxhall Tigra cars passed their MOT first time, across 783 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Vauxhall Tigra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).