2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

1,198 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.7%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,198 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    54 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    43 marked dangerous
  8. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.0%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.7%
  2. Suspension13.9%
  3. Brakes13.4%
  4. Tyres10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  6. Body & chassis9.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  8. Steering4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.8%

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: 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 2005 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 60.3% of 2005 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,198 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Vauxhall Agila?

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

Is the 2005 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).