2003 Vauxhall Agila · 5,115 MOT tests
2003 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2003 Vauxhall Agilas fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 Agila years (5,115 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 42.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 74,146
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,115
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.1% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.1%
- Suspension12.1%
- Brakes11.6%
- Body, chassis and structure10%
- Tyres9.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Registration plate lamp not working 6.14%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.44%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.07%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.01%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.56%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (15.01%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.06%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.75%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.02%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2003 Vauxhall Agilas fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 Agila years (5,115 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often registration plate lamp not working (6.14% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Vauxhall Agila shows 74,146 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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