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AV51 BWJ

2001 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,049 mi
Last recorded96,049 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Agila57,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,049 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,199 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,045 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,737 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 79,737 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 74,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,435 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 78,435 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,853 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 71,673 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,339 miles

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 52,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,780 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 33,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 25,421 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 25,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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AV51 BWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 57,010 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 AV51 BWJ, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV51 BWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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