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Vauxhall Tigra

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

L5 AJVMOT history

L5 AJV is a black petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2023.

L5 AJV black Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2023
Mileage
122,179 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 AJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L5 AJV was last recorded at 122,179 miles on 10 Jun 2023, 3,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,152 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,027 miles
Average per year
4,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,179 miles
  • 2022 – 119,152 miles
  • 2021 – 118,862 miles
  • 2020 – 117,468 miles
  • 2019 – 115,155 miles
  • 2018 – 111,534 miles
  • 2017 – 105,905 miles
  • 2016 – 101,204 miles
  • 2015 – 94,466 miles
  • 2014 – 89,845 miles
  • 2013 – 86,560 miles
  • 2012 – 79,678 miles
  • 2011 – 71,289 miles
  • 2010 – 63,270 miles
  • 2009 – 56,966 miles
  • 2008 – 52,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,179 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,179 miles (+3,027)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,179 miles
    Test number
    685594087442
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,152 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    497371161335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,862 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,862 miles
    Test number
    379102974057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail118,856 miles (+1,388)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,856 miles
    Test number
    701406448187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass117,468 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,468 miles
    Test number
    397034393508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,433 miles (+2,278)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,433 miles
    Test number
    994877363651
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass115,155 miles (+3,621)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    115,155 miles
    Test number
    761273435358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass111,534 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,534 miles
    Test number
    688202441746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,905 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,905 miles
    Test number
    585213498098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,204 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,204 miles
    Test number
    451823019225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,466 miles (+4,621)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,466 miles
    Test number
    546559725196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoil springs corroded

  12. Pass89,845 miles (+13)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,845 miles
    Test number
    508655814189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside steering arm has slight play

  13. Fail89,832 miles (+3,272)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,832 miles
    Test number
    345181604132
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside steering arm has slight play

  14. Pass86,560 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    129608723178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre side wall starting to perish

  15. Fail86,560 miles (+6,882)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    476087423139
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre side wall starting to perish

  16. Pass79,678 miles (+43)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,678 miles
    Test number
    306535422112
    • NoteFront side lights come on when brake pedal is pressed

  17. Fail79,635 miles (+8,346)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    707519212109
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront side lights come on when brake pedal is pressed

  18. Pass71,289 miles (+8,019)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,289 miles
    Test number
    218633411179
    • NoteBoth side rear tyres side wall starting to perish
    • NoteN/s rear tyre outer side wall cut but not through to canvass
    • NoteSlight play n/s steering track rod arm

  19. Pass63,270 miles (+6,304)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,270 miles
    Test number
    762368520133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre slight cut in side wall not to exccess
    • NoteSlight play n/s steering track rod arm

  20. Pass56,966 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,966 miles
    Test number
    284019129491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s steering arm track rod slight play

  21. Fail56,966 miles (+4,096)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,966 miles
    Test number
    584319829188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s steering arm track rod slight play

  22. Pass52,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    192284338161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 AJV

Does L5 AJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 AJV expired on 12 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 AJV?
The MOT on L5 AJV expired on 12 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 AJV done?
L5 AJV was recorded at 122,179 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2023, an average of 4,598 miles a year.
Has L5 AJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 AJV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 AJV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 AJV find?
L5 AJV failed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2023 with 7 major defects: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 4 more.

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