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AK53 OEU

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,821 mi
Last recorded74,821 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,821 miles

Both Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 74,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,162 miles

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

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

Petrol tank filler neck heavily corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 74,162 miles

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

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

Petrol tank filler neck heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,360 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 73,349 miles

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,839 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,805 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 63,672 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,077 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,343 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,428 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,712 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 21 Sep 2009 14,288 miles

All tyres showing signs of slight cracking

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,288 miles

All tyres showing signs of slight cracking

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,637 miles

perish cracks around tread grooves on offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2006 7,607 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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AK53 OEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AK53 OEU, 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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AK53 OEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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