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DE51 UBN

2001 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

102,906 mi
Last recorded102,906 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Agila57,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 UBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 102,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,465 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody, suspension components corrosion

Off side front jacking point damage

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Off side front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,463 miles

Brake performance not tested Off side front brakes binding, no effort rear service brakes & parking brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low Near side front (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Off side front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody, suspension components corrosion

Off side front jacking point damage

Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,659 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front & off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Near side front knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Off side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 99,657 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both front & off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Near side front knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Off side front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,758 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Near side front knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 98,754 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust mount broken/corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding Off side front (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Near side front knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,286 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,187 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 95,186 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Off side front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,222 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,222 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leaking nearside rear (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,703 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all coils front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 88,691 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all coils front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,430 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,274 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,274 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,071 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 69,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,444 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 54,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,650 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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DE51 UBN is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DE51 UBN, 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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DE51 UBN is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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