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AX05 RKU

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,936 mi
Last recorded58,936 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 RKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 58,936 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 55,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 52,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 52,772 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever x 15 clicks travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Rear tyre out of shape 155/65 x14 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 43,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero read inner shoulder / also outer sidewall kerb damaged tyre size 155/ 65 x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective Advise Spare tyre flat ()

Fail 31 May 2022 43,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted Outer bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero read inner shoulder / also outer sidewall kerb damaged tyre size 155/ 65 x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective Advise Spare tyre flat ()

Pass 11 May 2021 36,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 36,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 32,276 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

one high level brake lamp bulb inoperative

Fail 9 Jun 2020 32,276 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

one high level brake lamp bulb inoperative

Pass 21 May 2019 32,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 31,450 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 30,982 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both cracked and perished too (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 30,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 27,544 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 27,544 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 24,527 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,224 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,524 miles

offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,483 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,768 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 9,763 miles

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

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 RKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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