Vauxhall Tigra reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Vauxhall Tigra is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 83 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 381 of 442, and 48.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is rbt (sp) (8.0% of tests).
Ranked 381 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 6,553 Vauxhall Tigras aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 48.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Vauxhall Tigra is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
48.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
4,600
Typical age at test: 16 years
Vauxhall Tigra MOT failure rate by age
Most common Vauxhall Tigra MOT faults
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.0% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working4.1% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0% of tests
What the Vauxhall Tigra fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 20.3% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Suspension | 20.2% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 19.1% | About average |
| Tyres | 10.0% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Visibility | 9.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Body and structure | 9.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 6.3% | ▲ 2.2× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.9% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▼ 74% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 37% less often |
What MPG does the Vauxhall Tigra do?
Official economy for the Vauxhall Tigra ranges from 37.7 to 61.4mpg across the 4 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2010). A typical petrol version manages 46.3mpg and a typical diesel 61.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Vauxhall Tigra?
Any Vauxhall Tigra first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Vauxhall Tigra registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £360 a year.
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Official figures for 4 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2010.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
37.7–61.4 mpg
CO2
124–179 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigra 1.3CDTi 16vM5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 124g | £170 |
| Tigra 1.4i 16vM5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 146g | £225 |
| Tigra 1.4i 16vMTA5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 144g | £225 |
| Tigra 1.8i 16vM5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 37.7 mpg | 179g | £360 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Vauxhall Tigra costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 46.3mpg…
- diesel, typical official 61.4mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Vauxhall Tigra reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Vauxhall Tigra is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 83 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Vauxhall Tigra?
The most common MOT fault is “Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements”, found in 8.0% of tests. It fails on steering and brakes more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Vauxhall Tigra do?
Official economy for the Vauxhall Tigra ranges from 37.7 to 61.4mpg across the 4 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2010). A typical petrol version manages 46.3mpg and a typical diesel 61.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Tigra?
Any Vauxhall Tigra first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Vauxhall Tigra registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £360 a year.
›How many Vauxhall Tigras fail their MOT?
48.2% of Vauxhall Tigras aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Vauxhall Tigra combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.