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BG03 TDV

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,115 mi
Last recorded118,115 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 TDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 118,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also has background noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Retaining clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer pipes to cylinders starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wiper blade not serviceable

Rust getting a grip in many areas underside

Fail 2 Feb 2023 118,114 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Belt connector (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Bonnet catch no two not working

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also has background noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Retaining clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer pipes to cylinders starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wiper blade not serviceable

Rust getting a grip in many areas underside

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,786 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 115,923 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 115,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,540 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 115,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 114,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,287 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,898 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

wipers split at ends

Pass 7 Mar 2014 112,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s c v gaitor damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 111,506 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 111,494 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 109,744 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 103,423 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 103,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,332 miles

chip zone b @15mm

dent in tailgate

engine noisy

fr no. plate cracked

nsf cv boot leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2010 89,332 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

chip zone b @15mm

dent in tailgate

engine noisy

fr no. plate cracked

nsf cv boot leaking

osr tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,003 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,505 miles

gearbox very oily †nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge †front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2007 40,505 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)

gearbox very oily †nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge †front number plate cracked

Pass 30 May 2006 24,957 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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BG03 TDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG03 TDV, 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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BG03 TDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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