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AF08 HMP

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,877 mi
Last recorded96,877 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 96,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 91,139 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 91,139 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 85,125 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rear both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 80,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 79,616 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 79,611 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,355 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,355 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,239 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 73,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,239 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 70,239 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,132 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,175 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 54,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2013 44,077 miles

lower arm bushes poor

Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,473 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,481 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 HMP is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 AF08 HMP, 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 HMP is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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