2005 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · R11 OAK
2005 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 34,348 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R11 OAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 34,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R11 OAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Tigra (R11 OAK) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
R11 OAK Mileage History
- 21/08/202330,835 mi
- 19/08/202431,157 mi+322 mi
- 19/08/202532,132 mi+975 mi
- 10/08/202634,348 mi+2,216 mi
- 11/08/202634,348 mi
Average of roughly 1,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Tigra
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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