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BG08 WZH

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,883 mi
Last recorded48,883 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 48,883 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn close and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2024 47,059 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

damage to front bumper

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,112 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

damage to front bumper

Fail 15 Nov 2023 45,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to front bumper

Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,795 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front heat shield loose

nearside front strut top mount has slight movement

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2022 40,792 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front heat shield loose

nearside front strut top mount has slight movement

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2021 36,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 30,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 27,981 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 27,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 27,976 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 27,975 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,930 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2016 89,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2014 26,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,591 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 WZH is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BG08 WZH, 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.

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What year was BG08 WZH registered?

BG08 WZH is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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