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AV53 YXX

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,677 mi
Last recorded71,677 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,677 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 71,677 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 69,037 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,850 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 65,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,299 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 59,118 miles

Battery insecure needs bracket or clamp (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,058 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 48,002 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,375 miles

both rear tyres are cracking/splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2014 37,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear tyres are cracking/splitting

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,420 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,373 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front brake balance just mot legal

front pads getting low/discs showing wear

rear tyres starting to perish 165/60/14h

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,035 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,793 miles

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

wipers splitting

Fail 7 Jan 2010 25,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

wipers splitting

Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,729 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 17,493 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 17,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,400 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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AV53 YXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV53 YXX, 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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AV53 YXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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