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AJ05 HPL

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,570 mi
Last recorded134,570 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 134,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 115,657 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 113,908 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 113,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 96,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,347 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 71,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,743 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,934 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 50,934 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 42,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,589 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,985 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 38,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,772 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 52,160 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 51,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AJ05 HPL is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 46,307 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 AJ05 HPL, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ05 HPL is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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