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AJ12 TAU

2012 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,929 mi
Last recorded27,929 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 TAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 27,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 26,499 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 22,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 20,130 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 17,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 17,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 15,781 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,305 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 11,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 11,067 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,397 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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AJ12 TAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 37,676 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 AJ12 TAU, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ12 TAU registered?

AJ12 TAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is AJ12 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 TAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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