Vauxhall Agila MOT Results

Registered in 2011
65.7% pass rate
from 4,496 tests in 2021
(6.9% worse than other 2011 cars)
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Agila is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.42% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.022% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.022% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.022% fail on Suspension unit
  • 10% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt
          • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.87% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.69% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.067% fail on Reservoirs (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.067% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.044% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.022% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.022% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.022% fail on Horn
    • 0.089% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Reversing lamps (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust system (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.022% fail on Joints
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.044% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.044% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.044% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
      • 0.022% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.89% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.022% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.089% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.089% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.067% fail on Power steering
      • 0.067% fail on Operation
    • 0.022% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.089% fail on Road Wheels (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Attachment (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Condition
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