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BG08 YNP

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,782 mi
Last recorded104,782 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,782 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 101,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,183 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 89,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,548 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 83,540 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil stains round Offside Drive Shaft Seal.

Oil stains round Turbo Hose/Pipe.

Oil stains round back of the Engine and gear Box area.

Sweat round backing Plate of Drum, requires checking.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 79,863 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both Fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil stains round Offside Drive Shaft Seal.

Oil stains round Turbo Hose/Pipe.

Oil stains round back of the Engine and gear Box area.

Sweat round backing Plate of Drum, requires checking.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,745 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 66,891 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 66,887 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements screw colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements screw colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 48,110 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,407 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 38,407 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Disc badly pitted & corroded

Offside Front Disc badly pitted & corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,659 miles

front discs inner face outer edge corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 30,977 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 26,743 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,916 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 YNP is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YNP, 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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BG08 YNP is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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