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AF08 POB

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,986 mi
Last recorded101,986 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 POB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 101,986 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 101,972 miles

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

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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,203 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 93,203 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,778 miles

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

Offside Front top suspension mount slight play

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,844 miles

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,536 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,395 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 47,567 miles

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

Offside Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control steering wheel cover moving independantly from steering wheel (2.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,970 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,314 miles

Oil leak on rear of engine possible dip stick tube

Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,414 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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AF08 POB is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POB, 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 POB is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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