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AO05 NTJ

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,117 mi
Last recorded74,117 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 74,117 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 74,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,975 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 67,883 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 67,831 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded advise change all (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,912 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise closer inspection (change) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 63,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 61,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,192 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,724 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,101 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,642 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,390 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 45,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,877 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,877 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,448 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 34,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,863 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,123 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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AO05 NTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 46,307 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 AO05 NTJ, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO05 NTJ registered?

AO05 NTJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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