2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Vauxhall Tigra MOT pass rate and common faults

1,441 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,441 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    75 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes41.2%
  2. Lights & electrics25.3%
  3. Suspension24.9%
  4. Body & chassis13.1%
  5. Tyres12.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  8. Steering7.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases15.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%

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 2006 Vauxhall Tigra?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2006 Vauxhall Tigra cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,441 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Vauxhall Tigra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).