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AC08 UST

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,999 mi
Last recorded51,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 UST
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 51,999 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 49,933 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,453 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,655 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,448 miles

advise o/s/f lower wishbone mounting starting to unbond

Pass 9 Aug 2019 41,027 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 41,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,684 miles

O/s.front tyre starting to perish.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 37,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

O/s.front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,452 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 35,452 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 32,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,324 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside driveshaft oil seal seaping

radiator poor

Fail 12 Jun 2013 30,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside driveshaft oil seal seaping

radiator poor

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 27,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,220 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 26,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AC08 UST is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC08 UST, 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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What year was AC08 UST registered?

AC08 UST is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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