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AX05 RHJ

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 998cc
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Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,474 mi
Last recorded67,474 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 RHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 67,474 miles

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

Front anti roll bar castle nuts and split pins corroding nearside and offside

Front nearside and offside knuckle joints/hub area corroding

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup,shock mount and suspension arm corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock and coil spring mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords borderline advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup, shock mount and suspension arm corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock,coil spring and trailing arm mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear nearside and offside brake drum back plates corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion spring cup area, also suspension arm and lower shock mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup area, also suspension arm and lower shock mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside suspension arm,coil spring and shock mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 67,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion spring cup area, also suspension arm and lower shock mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup area, also suspension arm and lower shock mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside suspension arm,coil spring and shock mount area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner surface very slight strating offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system signs of deterioration various places

Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,273 miles

Central Rear exhaust deteriorating at flexi, center and rear silencers

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracked exposing cords in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear exhaust deteriorating at flexi, center and rear silencers

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 65,449 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire filler pipe to tank (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,697 miles

Front signs of slight deterioration exhaust flexi section

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck pipework corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside top shock and spring mount areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 64,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between mani cat and exhaust pipe .(note at least 2 of 3 securing nuts missing and joint coverd in exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))

Front signs of slight deterioration exhaust flexi section

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck pipework corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside top shock and spring mount areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,796 miles

Coil spring corroded light corrosion all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 63,795 miles

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

Coil spring corroded light corrosion all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,412 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 62,407 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (6.3.1d)

front and center exhaust mounts deteriorating.(corroding thin in places

Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 54,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively deteriorated exposing cords in places (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge. nearside front tyre worn inner and wearing outer edges.both tyres slight perishing.

offside rear tyre cracking between tread (advise replacement).

rear wiperblade deteriorated and washer providing insufficent fluid.

reverse lamp innoprotive

Fail 4 Aug 2015 46,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge. nearside front tyre worn inner and wearing outer edges.both tyres slight perishing.

offside rear tyre cracking between tread (advise replacement).

rear wiperblade deteriorated and washer providing insufficent fluid.

reverse lamp innoprotive

Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,944 miles

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

O/s/f wiper blade split

O/s/r tyre perished

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/s/f wiper blade split

O/s/r tyre perished

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,347 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 29 Jun 2012 34,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,038 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 30,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,095 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,866 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2009 39,979 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Chip in windscreen

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades starting to scratch windscreen

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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AX05 RHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX05 RHJ, 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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AX05 RHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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