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AK53 TDZ

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,178 mi
Last recorded118,178 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 118,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 111,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 104,591 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 91,481 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,651 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,970 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,779 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 78,744 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,562 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,963 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,189 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK53 TDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AK53 TDZ, 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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What year was AK53 TDZ registered?

AK53 TDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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