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AO03 VWA

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,498 mi
Last recorded97,498 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2024 97,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,440 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2022 94,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,808 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs have corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal weeping slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot is poor condition.

Rear brake compensator valve has slight corrosion.

all 4 shock absorbers have corrosion to outer casing.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,756 miles

Nearside Front steering inner tie arm has slight play.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and very slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,992 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)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,992 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,450 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 63,450 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,725 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,264 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 44,328 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 39,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,202 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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AO03 VWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AO03 VWA, 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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AO03 VWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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