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AO04 BWD

2004 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

179,271 mi
Last recorded179,271 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Agila47,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 BWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 179,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 27 Nov 2025 179,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 3 Dec 2024 171,139 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 171,139 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper mount has restricted movement

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded but coated in waxoil

Pass 24 Oct 2023 162,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 162,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 154,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 154,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 136,687 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 136,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 129,796 miles

Engine rattling and engine oil lamp on at idle

Exhaust system deteriorating

Heavy rust to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stone chips to front wind screen

Fail 12 Oct 2019 129,795 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Seat belt clasp (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Seat belt clasp (7.1.2 (a))

Engine rattling and engine oil lamp on at idle

Exhaust system deteriorating

Heavy rust to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stone chips to front wind screen

Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rear - Require Attention. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroded.

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts starting to seize. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise. ()

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Intermittent - only works when stomped - DANGEROUS! (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,845 miles

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

Engine rattles and knocks.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,558 miles

Cut in sidewall offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,822 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 74,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,692 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 63,692 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,931 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 46,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,550 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,771 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,321 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AO04 BWD is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 47,957 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 AO04 BWD, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO04 BWD is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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