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AV05 NSU

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,698 mi
Last recorded56,698 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 56,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front play in wheel, needs further investigation

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 53,451 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 48,996 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2023 45,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 37,290 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 35,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 32,017 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 32,017 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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 26 Apr 2018 31,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 31,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 28,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 27,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,602 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 23,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 20,101 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,381 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 17,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,284 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,609 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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AV05 NSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 46,307 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 AV05 NSU, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV05 NSU registered?

AV05 NSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AV05 NSU safe to buy?

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