2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

4,245 MOT tests in 2024. 60.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time60.2%
Failed or needed repairs39.8%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,245 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    133 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.5%
  2. Brakes20.7%
  3. Lights & electrics14.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  5. Tyres5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 60.2% of 2011 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,245 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).