2002 Vauxhall Agila · 2,787 MOT tests
2002 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2002 Vauxhall Agilas fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 Agila years (2,787 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 44.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 77,159
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,787
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.7% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.5%
- Brakes13.9%
- Suspension12.4%
- Tyres9.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Registration plate lamp not working 5.6%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.45%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.23%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.84%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 3.52%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.82%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.39%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.96%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (13.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.81%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (10.08%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2002 Vauxhall Agilas fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 Agila years (2,787 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often registration plate lamp not working (5.6% of tests), position lamp not working (5.45% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Vauxhall Agila shows 77,159 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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