2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

594 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 594 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.9%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.6%
  2. Brakes21.9%
  3. Suspension17.7%
  4. Tyres10.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  7. Body & chassis5.9%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.8%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)23.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2001 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 594 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).