2006 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · YA55 BUJ
2006 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 141,761 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA55 BUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 141,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA55 BUJ 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 2006 Vauxhall Tigra (YA55 BUJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 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: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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: “All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside remaining on (4.4.3 (b))”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YA55 BUJ Mileage History
- 26/02/2024135,029 mi
- 27/02/2024135,029 mi
- 13/02/2025138,762 mi+3,733 mi
- 14/02/2025138,762 mi
- 17/02/2026141,761 mi+2,999 mi
Average of roughly 3,406 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: Good
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