2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

1,163 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,163 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    40 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    32 marked dangerous
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.4%
  2. Suspension15.7%
  3. Brakes14.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  5. Tyres8.3%
  6. Body & chassis7.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  8. Steering3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2004 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2004 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,163 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).