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Vauxhall Tigra

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,364 cc

T18 LAOMOT history

T18 LAO is a blue petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 24 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
153,413 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 LAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 LAO was last recorded at 153,413 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 8,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,106 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,307 miles
Average per year
8,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,413 miles
  • 2025 – 145,106 miles
  • 2024 – 132,063 miles
  • 2023 – 120,774 miles
  • 2022 – 114,051 miles
  • 2021 – 101,687 miles
  • 2020 – 92,674 miles
  • 2019 – 86,898 miles
  • 2018 – 82,367 miles
  • 2017 – 76,416 miles
  • 2016 – 70,262 miles
  • 2015 – 63,317 miles
  • 2014 – 53,741 miles
  • 2013 – 42,293 miles
  • 2012 – 33,245 miles
  • 2011 – 21,353 miles
  • 2010 – 13,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,413 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW CENTRE BOX

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • SLIGHT PLAY N/S INNER STEERING RACK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,413 miles (+8,307)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    153,413 miles
    Test number
    784236398572
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,106 miles (+13,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,106 miles
    Test number
    690509091995
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar drop links weak
    • AdvisoryN/s washer jet weak

  3. Pass132,063 miles (+11,289)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,063 miles
    Test number
    368958467877
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  4. Pass120,774 miles (+6,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,774 miles
    Test number
    655929856991
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass114,051 miles (+12,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,051 miles
    Test number
    312913954483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass101,687 miles (+9,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    981612541829
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust duct corroded

  7. Pass92,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,674 miles
    Test number
    581067020746
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section at middle section box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,674 miles (+5,776)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,674 miles
    Test number
    973225259570
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section at middle section box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,898 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,898 miles
    Test number
    928225454980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,367 miles (+235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,367 miles
    Test number
    718495278748
    • AdvisorySLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW CENTRE BOX
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY N/S INNER STEERING RACK

  11. Fail82,132 miles (+5,716)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,132 miles
    Test number
    935845197885
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working INTERMITTANT (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW CENTRE BOX
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY N/S INNER STEERING RACK

  12. Pass76,416 miles (+6,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,416 miles
    Test number
    184120803807
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PASTED TO PASS (7.1.2)

  13. Pass70,262 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    919876250519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    765880515296
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail63,317 miles (+9,576)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    927920515228
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass53,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    285164834205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,741 miles (+11,448)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    285092534233
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,293 miles (+9,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,293 miles
    Test number
    185892213250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,245 miles (+11,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    127928002232
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass21,353 miles (+8,229)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,353 miles
    Test number
    129596501242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    13,124 miles
    Test number
    591267730246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 LAO

Does T18 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 LAO is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 LAO?
The MOT on T18 LAO is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 LAO done?
T18 LAO was recorded at 153,413 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,797 miles a year.
Has T18 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 LAO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T18 LAO 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 T18 LAO find?
T18 LAO passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side, and 2 more.

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