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AX53 LXH

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,488 mi
Last recorded157,488 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 157,488 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 157,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

different size tyres fitted on front and rear

Pass 14 Sep 2015 128,097 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 128,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,122 miles

possible early signs of roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,553 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 100,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,658 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,658 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,119 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,963 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,271 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,291 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 44,733 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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AX53 LXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX53 LXH, 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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AX53 LXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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