2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

211 MOT tests in 2024. 78.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.7%
Failed or needed repairs21.3%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 211 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  4. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.9%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Hand lever: has insufficient reserve travel1.4%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.3%
  2. Suspension9.5%
  3. Lights & electrics7.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  5. Tyres3.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%

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: 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 2015 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 78.7% of 2015 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 211 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 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).