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Vauxhall Tigra

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,364 cc

LR08 TYUMOT history

LR08 TYU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

LR08 TYU blue Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
72,970 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 TYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 TYU was last recorded at 72,970 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 2,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,286 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,684 miles
Average per year
4,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,970 miles
  • 2023 – 70,286 miles
  • 2022 – 61,948 miles
  • 2021 – 59,278 miles
  • 2020 – 56,963 miles
  • 2019 – 51,669 miles
  • 2018 – 43,570 miles
  • 2017 – 36,424 miles
  • 2016 – 35,880 miles
  • 2015 – 32,326 miles
  • 2014 – 27,412 miles
  • 2013 – 22,829 miles
  • 2012 – 17,533 miles
  • 2011 – 13,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,970 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,970 miles (+2,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,970 miles
    Test number
    497936460013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass70,286 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    718500672855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,948 miles (+2,670)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,948 miles
    Test number
    643602175309
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,278 miles (+2,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    741724084210
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear foot and handbrake efficiency effective but on limit
    • AdvisorySome damage to nearside front inner rim

  5. Pass56,963 miles (+5,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,963 miles
    Test number
    709595901362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency effective but on limit

  6. Pass51,669 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,669 miles
    Test number
    124884155170
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail51,664 miles (+4)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,664 miles
    Test number
    995272495857
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail51,660 miles (+8,090)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,660 miles
    Test number
    133761861200
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Tyre has ply or cords damaged inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass43,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,570 miles
    Test number
    958896966967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,570 miles (+7,146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,570 miles
    Test number
    114431262482
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  11. Pass36,424 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,424 miles
    Test number
    406904089095
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail36,424 miles (+544)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,424 miles
    Test number
    952955136371
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass35,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    966335211790
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryOsr inner tyre wall cracking

  14. Fail35,880 miles (+3,554)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    390329592675
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryOsr inner tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light not working

  15. Pass32,326 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,326 miles
    Test number
    525553285057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,412 miles (+4,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    379894384007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,829 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,829 miles
    Test number
    979047983073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,533 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,533 miles
    Test number
    715028562035
    • NoteAdvise n/s/rear tyre has deep cut in side wall

  19. Fail17,533 miles (+4,237)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,533 miles
    Test number
    477208162076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/rear tyre has deep cut in side wall

  20. Pass13,296 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,296 miles
    Test number
    469248181098
    • NoteSmall cut in nsr tyre wall

Questions about LR08 TYU

Does LR08 TYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 TYU expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 TYU?
The MOT on LR08 TYU expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 TYU done?
LR08 TYU was recorded at 72,970 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 4,179 miles a year.
Has LR08 TYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 TYU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 TYU 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 LR08 TYU find?
LR08 TYU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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