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Vauxhall Tigra

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,248 cc

S8 MDYMOT history

S8 MDY is a red diesel Vauxhall Tigra first used on 2 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S8 MDY red Vauxhall Tigra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Tigra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,742 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 MDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 MDY was last recorded at 145,742 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,803 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,939 miles
Average per year
6,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,742 miles
  • 2024 – 139,803 miles
  • 2023 – 136,326 miles
  • 2022 – 132,491 miles
  • 2021 – 127,107 miles
  • 2020 – 121,655 miles
  • 2019 – 116,662 miles
  • 2018 – 111,836 miles
  • 2017 – 104,586 miles
  • 2016 – 101,482 miles
  • 2015 – 96,576 miles
  • 2014 – 90,963 miles
  • 2013 – 85,019 miles
  • 2012 – 72,374 miles
  • 2011 – 62,721 miles
  • 2010 – 52,832 miles
  • 2009 – 40,207 miles
  • 2008 – 28,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,742 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,742 miles (+5,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,742 miles
    Test number
    140671292178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass139,803 miles (+3,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,803 miles
    Test number
    174734773166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,326 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,326 miles
    Test number
    493239951126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail136,286 miles (+3,795)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,286 miles
    Test number
    980061229601
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass132,491 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,491 miles
    Test number
    568063080204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe from flexi to cylinder showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass127,107 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,107 miles
    Test number
    651595247497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,655 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,655 miles
    Test number
    326269570088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  8. Fail121,627 miles (+4,965)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,627 miles
    Test number
    298324002381
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  9. Pass116,662 miles (+4,826)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,662 miles
    Test number
    946015345975
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass111,836 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,836 miles
    Test number
    214068131419
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail111,821 miles (+7,235)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,821 miles
    Test number
    267965497302
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorUpper Steering column universal joint insecure bolt snapped (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass104,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,586 miles
    Test number
    881769454286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail104,559 miles (+3,077)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,559 miles
    Test number
    806272380943
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass101,482 miles (+4,906)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,482 miles
    Test number
    737591243234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass96,576 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    670819744958
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE RACK END HAS PLAY AT INNER FIXING CAUSING A KNOCKING NOISE

  16. Fail96,475 miles (+5,512)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,475 miles
    Test number
    251640524430
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE RACK END HAS PLAY AT INNER FIXING CAUSING A KNOCKING NOISE

  17. Pass90,963 miles (+4)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,963 miles
    Test number
    168647484259
    • NoteBoth wing repeaters faded
    • NoteExhaust blow on flex and rear joint
    • NoteHandbrake cable s greased
    • NotePlay and knock in rack
    • NoteRear axle badly corroded / front subframe corroded
    • NoteSmoke reading high

  18. Fail90,959 miles (+5,940)2 failures2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    175033484289
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth wing repeaters faded
    • NoteExhaust blow on flex and rear joint
    • NoteHandbrake cable s greased
    • NotePlay and knock in rack
    • NoteRear axle badly corroded / front subframe corroded
    • NoteSmoke reading high

  19. Pass85,019 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,019 miles
    Test number
    907888183222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,991 miles (+12,617)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,991 miles
    Test number
    936620483276
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  21. Pass72,374 miles (+9,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,374 miles
    Test number
    736397352256
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,721 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    285138571282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,719 miles (+9,887)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,719 miles
    Test number
    569857471262
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass52,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    953858970279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,832 miles (+12,625)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    850067070269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass40,207 miles (+11,226)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,207 miles
    Test number
    590082419260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,981 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,981 miles
    Test number
    400931998106
    • Repaired at testRear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  28. Pass28,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,981 miles
    Test number
    762811398131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 MDY

Does S8 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MDY is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 MDY?
The MOT on S8 MDY is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 MDY done?
S8 MDY was recorded at 145,742 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,737 miles a year.
Has S8 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 MDY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 MDY 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 S8 MDY find?
S8 MDY passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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