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AO05 NVN

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,477 mi
Last recorded59,477 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 59,477 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 59,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 95,897 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 95,897 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2022 89,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 82,360 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 82,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 78,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 74,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 69,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 25 May 2018 69,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 31 May 2017 64,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 165.60.14 (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper blades smeary

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2016 57,707 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165.60.14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 57,707 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165.60.14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 49,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,933 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre shows signs of outer sidewall repair

offside rear tyre shows signs of repair to inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,269 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre tread perishing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing and has deep cut reaching ply not reaching required size

offside front tyre tread perishing

offside rear tyre tread perishing and has deep cut reaching ply not reaching required size

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,588 miles

Both front tyres perishing Cut to tread of offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,053 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,977 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,604 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 19,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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
Full Vauxhall Agila reliability report

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AO05 NVN is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AO05 NVN, 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 NVN registered?

AO05 NVN is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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