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AC03 ATN

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

165,230 mi
Last recorded165,230 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 ATN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 165,230 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel filler neck excessively corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both front top mounts stiff/noisy on rotation and slight play

Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake disc back plate corroded

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2022 160,994 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake disc back plate corroded

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

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2022 160,978 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake disc back plate corroded

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

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2021 150,808 miles

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

Nearside front mirror glass damaged

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

Slight play in offside front top mount

Fail 6 Sep 2021 150,792 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front mirror glass damaged

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

Slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 11 Sep 2020 141,023 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Sep 2020 141,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wipers smeary

Pass 1 May 2019 150,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 150,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 120,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has small cut on inside edge sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2017 110,765 miles

Front tyres on legal limit

Nearside Front mirror lens smashed

Offside Front windscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers vuew

Fail 11 Apr 2017 110,765 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front tyres on legal limit

Nearside Front mirror lens smashed

Offside Front windscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers vuew

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,887 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre near limit

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

Offside Front tyre very near limit

Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,887 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre near limit

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

Offside Front tyre very near limit

Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,448 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,447 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,739 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,314 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,164 miles

n/s/front mirror damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,436 miles

cracks in all 4tyres in tread groove

note x2front tyres av been run low on pressure causing edges to wear

rear screen waher not working

x2 small cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

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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AC03 ATN is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,843 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 AC03 ATN, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC03 ATN is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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