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BD03 UPC

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,037 mi
Last recorded44,037 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 44,037 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 44,037 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 41,427 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 39,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly threw to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 37,838 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 37,838 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,147 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 36,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 34,978 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 34,976 miles

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,792 miles

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2019 32,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,854 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,591 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 27,581 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,672 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 26,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,620 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 24,619 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,469 miles

rear end has been madified to fit wheel chear

slight delamnating on front and back reg plate

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,397 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 17,382 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,740 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2008 14,740 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,813 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 8,889 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 8,889 miles

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

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

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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BD03 UPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD03 UPC, 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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What year was BD03 UPC registered?

BD03 UPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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