2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

2,950 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,950 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension40.0%
  2. Brakes27.5%
  3. Lights & electrics18.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  5. Tyres7.2%
  6. Body & chassis6.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.8%

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 2008 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2008 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,950 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).