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AJ58 HFW

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,612 mi
Last recorded116,612 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 116,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 99,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 87,864 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 87,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 87,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Suspension top mount bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished out of shape/ sidewall cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension top mount bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,575 miles

Slight movement in front shock absorbers top mounts.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 86,575 miles

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

Slight movement in front shock absorbers top mounts.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,346 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 79,343 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,253 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 69,253 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,281 miles

N/S/R tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,064 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 48,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 13 Sep 2013 45,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,806 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 38,747 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,551 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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AJ58 HFW is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Silver 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 AJ58 HFW, 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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What year was AJ58 HFW registered?

AJ58 HFW is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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