2004 Vauxhall Agila · 4,632 MOT tests
2004 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2004 Vauxhall Agilas fail 41.4% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 Agila years (4,632 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 41.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 71,069
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,632
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.8% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.9%
- Suspension12.8%
- Brakes11.1%
- Tyres8.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Registration plate lamp not working 5.51%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.71%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.93%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.71%
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 2.81%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.78%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (25.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.02%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (12.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.43%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.83%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2004 Vauxhall Agilas fail 41.4% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 Agila years (4,632 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often registration plate lamp not working (5.51% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.71% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Vauxhall Agila shows 71,069 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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