Vauxhall Agila MOT Results

Registered in 2008
57.6% pass rate
from 3,519 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Agila is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Mounting (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage
    • 2.8% fail on Macpherson strut (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (22 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.28% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.085% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.88% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.028% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.80% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.028% fail on Cable
        • 0.028% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.085% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Valves (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.057% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.028% fail on Leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.057% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.057% fail on Horn
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.085% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.71% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.028% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.085% fail on Pipe
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.057% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.028% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.057% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Chassis
      • 0.028% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.028% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.94% fail on Emissions not tested (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.085% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.51% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.057% fail on Requirements
      • 0.028% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.48% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.085% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.057% fail on Power steering
      • 0.057% fail on Operation
    • 0.057% fail on Steering play
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.028% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.028% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates (63% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Condition
    • 0.085% fail on Attachment (79% better than other 2008 cars)
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  • Vauxhall Agila (2008 - 2014)
    Surprisingly spacious small five-door city car. Makes best sense with 1.0 petrol engine. Much better than old Agila. Rebadged version of Suzuki Splash.

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