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BJ08 GHN

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,188 mi
Last recorded143,188 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 GHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 143,188 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 143,188 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 138,167 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 131,682 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 124,779 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 117,512 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,128 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 109,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,141 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,867 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 93,867 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,298 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,407 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 81,407 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 72,024 miles

near side front tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 40,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2012 32,082 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 24,270 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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BJ08 GHN 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 80%.

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 BJ08 GHN, 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 BJ08 GHN registered?

BJ08 GHN is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is BJ08 GHN safe to buy?

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