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AD53 LMM

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,254 mi
Last recorded91,254 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 91,254 miles

All suspension components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 91,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust bracket defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat stowed away

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat stowed away

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 88,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat stowed away

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat stowed away

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,006 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,006 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 77,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,878 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 70,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 62,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside centre to rear and from load valve to offside hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 47,161 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 40,095 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,170 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 22,681 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,269 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,396 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,800 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,809 miles

both front tyres showing signs of uneven wear on both edges

squeek from rear brakes when carrying out roller brake test

Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,219 miles

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 LMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMM, 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 LMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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