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AP05 EGU

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,931 mi
Last recorded40,931 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 40,931 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 40,931 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 40,185 miles

Corrosion to various components inc steering, suspension & brakes.

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

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

Rear registration lamp is dim.

Fail 2 Apr 2025 40,185 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Corrosion to various components inc steering, suspension & brakes.

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

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

Rear registration lamp is dim.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 39,428 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes have been coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 38,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension and springs corroded/deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,133 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front have very deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2022 38,133 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear cracked with cut showing rusty cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front have very deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,334 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s front disc's starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 36,698 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s/r front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,960 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 34,960 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,271 miles

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,433 miles

Front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,994 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,037 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,506 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 26,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,420 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,837 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,420 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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AP05 EGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP05 EGU, 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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AP05 EGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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