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BG51 VLX

2001 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,969 mi
Last recorded56,969 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Agila57,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,969 miles

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres cracked

engine et with oil

slight bind front brakes

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear footbrake and handbrake noisy when applied.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,951 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

off side front brake disc scored

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,014 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 40,810 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,810 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 36,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,189 miles

front and rear wipers have splits on ends

Fail 12 Nov 2007 28,710 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,674 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 25,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brakes have high inbalance

Pass 15 Nov 2005 22,608 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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BG51 VLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 57,010 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 BG51 VLX, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG51 VLX registered?

BG51 VLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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