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AD53 DNO

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,125 mi
Last recorded180,125 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 180,125 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 180,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 178,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 177,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 177,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2019 177,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 176,496 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 176,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2016 162,694 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 151,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2015 151,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2014 147,683 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 135,574 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r light lense cracked

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Nov 2013 135,574 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r light lense cracked

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2012 125,312 miles

155/65/R14/75T. Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 125,312 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

155/65/R14/75T. Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 114,265 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 102,465 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 102,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 83,897 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,531 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?

Based on 1,052,565 MOT tests across 66,496 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
66,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,050
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,022
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,046
coil spring broken 8,358
position lamp(s) not working 7,416
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AD53 DNO is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,843 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Agila fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,050 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 DNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Agila typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 DNO is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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