2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Vauxhall Tigra MOT pass rate and common faults

1,163 MOT tests in 2024. 50.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.3%
Failed or needed repairs49.7%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,163 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.8%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    59 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.3%
    50 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. Brakes33.2%
  2. Suspension29.2%
  3. Lights & electrics26.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.0%
  5. Tyres11.0%
  6. Body & chassis9.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  8. Steering7.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases16.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%

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 2008 Vauxhall Tigra?

In 2024, 50.3% of 2008 Vauxhall Tigra cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,163 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Vauxhall Tigra?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Vauxhall Tigra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).