2005 Vauxhall Agila · 4,615 MOT tests
2005 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2005 Vauxhall Agilas fail 40.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 Agila years (4,615 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 40.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 69,873
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,615
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.4% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.1%
- Suspension11.6%
- Brakes9.7%
- Tyres8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Registration plate lamp not working 6.09%
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 4.66%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.1%
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 2.9%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.49%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.83%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.41%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (13.15%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.56%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.84%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2005 Vauxhall Agilas fail 40.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 Agila years (4,615 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often registration plate lamp not working (6.09% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.66% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Vauxhall Agila shows 69,873 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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