2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

689 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 689 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    32 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    32 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.0%
  2. Brakes23.9%
  3. Suspension16.7%
  4. Tyres11.2%
  5. Body & chassis8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2002 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2002 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 689 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).