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AK53 VOD

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,574 mi
Last recorded38,574 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 38,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 25,855 miles

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Front wipers poor/shuddery

Pass 25 Nov 2022 25,835 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 25,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking between tread cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking between tread cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in tail pipe small leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in tail pipe small leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 25,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded on bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 25,085 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 23,821 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 23,595 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 23,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,310 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,664 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 20,596 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,568 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 19,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,401 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,481 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,338 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 13,614 miles

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 12 Nov 2007 13,614 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,442 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 12,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VOD is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 VOD registered?

AK53 VOD is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is AK53 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 VOD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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