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AO03 OBU

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,403 mi
Last recorded83,403 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 83,403 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 73,240 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 73,240 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 66,597 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,405 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 58,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,327 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 47,761 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 47,760 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded front to back pipe near flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated is deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is corroded front to back pipe near flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 44,074 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,251 miles

Front tyres cracking /deteriorating.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 38,251 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyres cracking /deteriorating.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 35,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,961 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,630 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,376 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,579 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,779 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Apr 2012 18,779 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear tyres heavily cracked and split

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,495 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 17,495 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Both rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,041 miles

tread worn thin both front tyres.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,181 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,410 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,193 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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AO03 OBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AO03 OBU, 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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AO03 OBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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