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AB08 AFA

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,906 mi
Last recorded40,906 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 40,906 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 24,818 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

play in top front strut mounts this is normal

Pass 10 Jul 2021 20,502 miles

rear brake flexi hose ferrules slight corrsion

Pass 17 Jul 2020 20,043 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 19,012 miles

All four tyres heavily perished

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 16,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 16,610 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 15,071 miles

Both front suspension top strut mountings have slight play when vehicle is jacked up.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut deep enough to reach cords <25mm in length

Oil leak ()

Steering wheel cover fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2017 15,071 miles

Both front suspension top strut mountings have slight play when vehicle is jacked up.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut deep enough to reach cords <25mm in length

Oil leak ()

Steering wheel cover fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2016 13,144 miles

both front tyre walls cracking

lower front bumper trim hanging off

Fail 17 Nov 2016 13,143 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers spilt (8.2.2)

both front tyre walls cracking

lower front bumper trim hanging off

Pass 3 Dec 2015 11,314 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing screen effectively

Fail 2 Dec 2015 11,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front wipers split but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 19 Nov 2014 10,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2013 9,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2012 9,108 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 8,603 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?

Based on 1,052,565 MOT tests across 66,496 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
66,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,050
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,022
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,046
coil spring broken 8,358
position lamp(s) not working 7,416
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AB08 AFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 44,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Agila fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,050 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 AFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Agila typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB08 AFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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