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AV58 HWJ

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,021 mi
Last recorded126,021 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 126,021 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to N/S brake drum on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to O/S brake drum on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front McPherson strut has play in upper bearing/mount (top mount)

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

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

Offside Front McPherson strut has play in upper bearing/mount (top mount)

Offside Rear brake sticking by hand

Pass 2 Dec 2022 121,238 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 121,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 114,608 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 114,601 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 107,830 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 107,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,468 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,536 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 83,528 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,986 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 75,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,397 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,990 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 66,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,696 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 59,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake pads appear worn

engine sump has corroded and become porous and started to leak oil recommend replacement

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,963 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished,cracked and cut but no cords visible at this time

offside rear tyre perished and cracked but no cords visible at this time

Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,427 miles

both rear tyes split but not within criteria for failure

Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,788 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
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AV58 HWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 AV58 HWJ, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV58 HWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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