2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

1,288 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,288 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    64 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    54 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.4%
  2. Brakes16.5%
  3. Suspension13.5%
  4. Body & chassis11.1%
  5. Tyres10.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2003 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2003 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,288 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).