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AV55 BJU

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,580 mi
Last recorded127,580 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 127,580 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 127,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 125,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 122,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount bearing noisy and rough

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,100 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 Jun 2022 120,099 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 120,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,682 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 116,264 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 116,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2019 113,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 109,564 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 102,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 102,874 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 96,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,657 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)

Pass 1 May 2014 83,439 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,024 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2012 69,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2012 69,216 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 62,716 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 55,968 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 55,968 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Vauxhall Agila reliability report

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AV55 BJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AV55 BJU, 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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AV55 BJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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