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AO04 GZU

2004 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,138 mi
Last recorded77,138 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Agila47,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,138 miles

all trailing arm bushes are weak and age cracking

fuel filler neck is corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 77,135 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

all trailing arm bushes are weak and age cracking

fuel filler neck is corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,214 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 72,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine check light on

Fail 9 Jan 2017 68,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine check light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,045 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jan 2016 60,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 51,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,890 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wiper blades worn

Fail 10 Jan 2014 42,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system deteriorated (rattling)

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,112 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 35,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,660 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,557 miles

front discs corroded

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,973 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,184 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 16,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split † † † †rear exhaust box baffles broken up

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 GZU is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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