Vauxhall Tigra statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 4,162 −20.7% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 2,893 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 53.1% Cars of the same ages 58.5%
• Rank by number licensed No. 458 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2007 43,699 licensed
• Average annual mileage 3,509 miles a year

How many Vauxhall Tigras are left in Great Britain?

There were 4,162 Vauxhall Tigras licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,893 declared off the road (SORN). That is 90.5% fewer than the peak of 43,699 in 2007.

Vauxhall Tigra MOT reliability

In 2025, 53.1% of Vauxhall Tigra MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Vauxhall Tigras tested pass 58.5% of the time, so the Vauxhall Tigra does worse than average for its age, by 5.4 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 52.1%.

Vauxhall Tigra MOT failures

Suspension is the most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT, appearing on 41.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 14.1% of Vauxhall Tigra tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Vauxhall Tigra MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra failed its MOT in 2025 was “Parking brake efficiency below requirements”, on 16.0% of 2,503 failed tests. 72.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Vauxhall Tigra by year

5 years of the Vauxhall Tigra, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2006 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (56.7% passed first time) and the 2008 cars worst (50.8%).

Vauxhall Tigra engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 4,579 Vauxhall Tigras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 78.7% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 18.7% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Vauxhall Tigra fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Vauxhall Tigra from 2000, when the data begins, to 2010. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2010), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 34.4 to 61.4 mpg, with CO2 of 124 to 195 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Tigra, MY2007”, “Tigra, Model Year 2000”, “Tigra, MY2005”, “Tigra, MY2006”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Vauxhall Tigra safety recalls

DVSA lists 7 safety recalls for the Vauxhall Tigra since 1992, the first in 2001. The most recent was launched on 5 June 2015.

All 7 Vauxhall Tigra recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Vauxhall Tigra. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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