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AF53 YVO

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

103,577 mi
Last recorded103,577 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Attention required (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure: Advise replacement

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulder: Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 101,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,176 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 99,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 91,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Minor sidewall damage and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 89,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Minor sidewall damage and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 86,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,328 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 85,328 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear wiper torn off

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,188 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ns and os (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 83,188 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ns and os (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 81,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,111 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 76,111 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 70,131 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,724 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,744 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,022 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,295 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,966 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,226 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
Full Vauxhall Agila reliability report

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AF53 YVO is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,843 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 AF53 YVO, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 YVO registered?

AF53 YVO is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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