Vauxhall Tigra
From 12,999 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 815 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 815 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 610 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 532 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 474 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 442 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 425 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 409 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 352 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 312 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 299 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.9% of Tigra failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 57.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £152.
Vauxhall Tigra on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,379 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 1,379. At this rate, roughly 5.5 years until none remain. Now at 16.2% of its peak (46,621 in 2009 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 4,781 | 2,768 | +0 | -267 | -267 |
| 2025 Q2 | 5,045 | 2,771 | +0 | -291 | -291 |
| 2025 Q1 | 5,251 | 2,856 | +0 | -364 | -364 |
| 2024 Q4 | 5,572 | 2,899 | +0 | -457 | -457 |
| 2024 Q3 | 6,069 | 2,859 | +0 | -370 | -370 |
| 2024 Q2 | 6,427 | 2,871 | +0 | -301 | -301 |
| 2024 Q1 | 6,701 | 2,898 | +0 | -358 | -358 |
| 2023 Q4 | 7,112 | 2,845 | +0 | -323 | -323 |
8 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigra Exclusiv | Petrol | 2,685 | 60% |
| Tigra Twinport | Petrol | 650 | 15% |
| Tigra Sport Twinport | Petrol | 553 | 12% |
| Tigra Air | Petrol | 210 | 5% |
| Tigra Sport | Petrol | 159 | 4% |
| Tigra 1.4I | Petrol | 76 | 2% |
| Tigra | Petrol | 67 | 2% |
| Tigra Sport Rouge A/C | Petrol | 64 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 67% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2008 | 64.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 64.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2006 | 63.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
3 earlier years
| 2005 | 65.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2004 | 67.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 1998 | 75% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tigras tested had between 54,165 and 92,320 miles on the clock.
At 68,920 median miles, the Tigra has 0.05 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Tigra MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Tigra has a 65.3% MOT pass rate based on 12,999 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Tigra?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Tigra is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 815 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Vauxhall Tigras are on UK roads?
There are 4,781 Vauxhall Tigras currently licensed on UK roads, with 2,768 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Tigra at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Tigra is 68,920 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 54,165 and 92,320 miles.
Buying a used Tigra?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 65.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £152 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.