2006 Vauxhall Agila · 4,256 MOT tests
2006 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2006 Vauxhall Agilas fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 15 Agila years (4,256 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 39.3%
- 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 16
- 68,194
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,256
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.1% of tests fail here (55% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.6%
- Brakes11%
- Suspension9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Tyres8%
- Body, chassis and structure6.5%
- Steering4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Registration plate lamp not working 6.18%
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 5.15%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.78%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.76%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.96%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.51%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.42%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.56%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.64%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.64%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2006 Vauxhall Agilas fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 15 Agila years (4,256 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often registration plate lamp not working (6.18% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.15% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Vauxhall Agila shows 68,194 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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