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AC08 USV

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,564 mi
Last recorded127,564 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 USV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 127,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 121,378 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 107,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 107,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,271 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 50,647 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,318 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 49,318 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer not working. cleared and fixed (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,448 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 46,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,384 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 29,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,423 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 20,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 20,401 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 17,064 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 17,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,324 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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AC08 USV is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 USV, 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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AC08 USV is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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