2006 Vauxhall Tigra · 6,216 MOT tests
2006 Vauxhall Tigra reliability
2006 Vauxhall Tigras fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Tigra years (6,216 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Tigras: 48.1%)
- 49.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Tigras: 48.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 79,723
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,216
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.4% of tests fail here (107% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 7% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra
Fail rate by area
- Brakes22.4%
- Suspension18.8%
- Lights and electrics17.9%
- Body, chassis and structure11.7%
- Tyres10.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 7.74%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.84%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.79%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.76%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.1%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.7%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.93%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (13.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.73%)
Is a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra reliable?
2006 Vauxhall Tigras fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Tigra years (6,216 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (7.74% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.84% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Vauxhall Tigra have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Vauxhall Tigra shows 79,723 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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