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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Agila. Check any Agila by registration number below.

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69.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.5%

vs Vauxhall Avg

17

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Agila — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Agila has an average MOT pass rate of 69.5%, which is 12.5 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Agila on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Agila fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. If you are preparing your Agila for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Agila, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Agila performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 506 vehicles

85.2%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

16.3%

Mileage at 10yr

63k mi

2014

Based on 8,104 vehicles

79.3%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

22.4%

Mileage at 10yr

75k mi

2013

Based on 8,114 vehicles

76.5%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

23.8%

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

2012

Based on 9,342 vehicles

73.4%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

26.7%

Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

2011

Based on 10,111 vehicles

67.0%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

31.9%

2010

Based on 9,023 vehicles

65.5%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

32.6%

2009

Based on 13,282 vehicles

61.8%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

35.2%

2008

Based on 7,250 vehicles

59.6%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

36.7%

2007

Based on 2,559 vehicles

69.9%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

30.4%

2006

Based on 2,843 vehicles

68.7%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

29.7%

2005

Based on 3,054 vehicles

68.3%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

28.8%

2004

Based on 3,081 vehicles

68.0%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2003

Based on 3,379 vehicles

66.0%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

30.0%

2002

Based on 1,840 vehicles

65.1%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

30.4%

2001

Based on 1,565 vehicles

64.4%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

31.5%

2000

Based on 757 vehicles

67.0%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

28.3%

0

Based on 48,850 vehicles

75.5%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Agila

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Agila fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.0%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.9%
3

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

2.8%
4

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.8%
5

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

2.8%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

4.5%

Front Nearside

2.6%

Rear Offside

2.6%

Vauxhall Agila — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Agila MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Agila?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Agila is 69.5% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Agila?
The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Agila are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.0%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.9%), A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (2.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Vauxhall Agila reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 69.5%, the Vauxhall Agila is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Agila?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Agila?
Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Agila: 63,310 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Agila to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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