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BG08 VCA

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,617 mi
Last recorded23,617 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 23,617 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 22,265 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 22,038 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 22,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 21,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 21,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 21,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 20,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,255 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 18,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 13,686 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,134 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,407 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,433 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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BG08 VCA is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 44,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG08 VCA, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 VCA registered?

BG08 VCA is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is BG08 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VCA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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