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AP53 NWU

2004 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,835 mi
Last recorded49,835 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Agila47,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 NWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 49,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 40,973 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 40,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 40,809 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 40,809 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 39,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 39,823 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front ABS rings, rusty (1.6 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 39,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both front ABS rings, rusty (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 39,577 miles

Front ns and os brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Inner disc corroded

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

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

rear fuel filler neck pipe ,corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,256 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner disc corroded

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

Rear shock casing corroded

Rear surface corrosion on ns and os suspension arms

Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,762 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing a little noisy

Rear no plate starting to deteriate

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,919 miles

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

Front Inner discs corroded

Rear shocks,housings corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,708 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nsf and osf (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,106 miles

Most metal brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,321 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,239 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,131 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,176 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,637 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,103 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,935 miles

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)

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,219 miles

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)

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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AP53 NWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 47,957 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 AP53 NWU, 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 22 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 AP53 NWU registered?

AP53 NWU is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is AP53 NWU safe to buy?

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