2008 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · NC08 CPU
2008 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 63,500 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NC08 CPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 63,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NC08 CPU 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 2008 Vauxhall Tigra (NC08 CPU) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor pick-up ring broke. (1.6 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NC08 CPU Mileage History
- 16/03/202362,737 mi
- 20/03/202362,739 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/202463,435 mi+696 mi
- 01/05/202463,435 mi
- 07/05/202563,500 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Tigra
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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