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W491 APU

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,553 mi
Last recorded90,553 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 APU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm all bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm all bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,791 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 78,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 73,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,656 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 59,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 55,512 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,147 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,591 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 44,399 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,399 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,770 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre has age related surface cracks and wearing close to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,852 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,721 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,181 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 28,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W491 APU is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 59,677 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 W491 APU, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W491 APU registered?

W491 APU is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W491 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 APU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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