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AF08 GGX

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,183 mi
Last recorded107,183 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 107,183 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Poss driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 103,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty bulb, not working as intended (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 95,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

centre pipe of exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 95,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock mounting excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

centre pipe of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,796 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 89,762 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,099 miles

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

n/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,905 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 63,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,769 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 58,769 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,900 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2015 41,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,696 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,356 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 30 Jul 2014 35,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,873 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 16,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,425 miles

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

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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AF08 GGX is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF08 GGX, 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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AF08 GGX is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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