Vauxhall Tigra MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Tigra. Check any Tigra by registration number below.

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66.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.2%

vs Vauxhall Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Tigra — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Tigra has an average MOT pass rate of 66.8%, which is 15.2 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Tigra on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, body, cab or chassis corroded at mounting points to the extent that overall security or stability is impaired. If you are preparing your Tigra for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Tigra, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Tigra performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 4,015 vehicles

59.8%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.6%

Retest Rate

37.7%

2008

Based on 3,141 vehicles

57.8%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

10.2%

Retest Rate

37.7%

2007

Based on 3,782 vehicles

57.2%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

11.3%

Retest Rate

39.4%

2006

Based on 4,064 vehicles

57.6%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.9%

Retest Rate

37.4%

2005

Based on 2,287 vehicles

58.8%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

35.0%

2004

Based on 587 vehicles

58.6%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

38.2%

2000

Based on 122 vehicles

67.2%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

10.2%

Retest Rate

15.3%

1999

Based on 125 vehicles

70.4%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

12.8%

1998

Based on 125 vehicles

79.2%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

15.6%

1997

Based on 95 vehicles

83.2%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.1%

1996

Based on 52 vehicles

75.0%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

27.8%

1995

Based on 51 vehicles

74.5%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

17.1%

0

Based on 11,464 vehicles

68.8%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Tigra

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

16.0%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

9.8%

Body, cab or chassis corroded at mounting points to the extent that overall security or stability is impaired

9.0%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.2%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.2%

Vauxhall Tigra Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

10.3%

Front Nearside

9.4%

Rear Offside

5.5%

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Useful MOT Guides

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Tigra

Vauxhall Tigra — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Tigra MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Tigra?

The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Tigra is 66.8% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Tigra are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (16.0%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (9.8%), Body, cab or chassis corroded at mounting points to the extent that overall security or stability is impaired (9.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Vauxhall Tigra reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 66.8%, the Vauxhall Tigra is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Tigra?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Tigra?

Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Tigra: 76,314 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tigra to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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