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AB08 WZG

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,736 mi
Last recorded80,736 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 80,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area around axle 2 mounts, also N/S an O/S outter sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axe 2 brake pipes and o/s insecure (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play front strut top mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,480 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,412 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 70,737 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 70,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 67,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 62,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,832 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,367 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 49,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,720 miles

not much reserve travel on hand brake nsr brake slightly stiff

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,210 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 36,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,802 miles

nearside front coil spring broken at the lower end

Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,384 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 WZG is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WZG, 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 WZG is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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