2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

272 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.7%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 272 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.9%
  2. Brakes20.2%
  3. Suspension15.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  5. Tyres6.3%
  6. Body & chassis5.9%
  7. Steering3.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.0%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)20.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 60.3% of 2000 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 272 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).