2008 Vauxhall Agila · 10,453 MOT tests
2008 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2008 Vauxhall Agilas fail 45.9% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 Agila years (10,453 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 45.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 65,433
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,453
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 27.2% of tests fail here (107% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Suspension27.2%
- Brakes16.8%
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.03%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.14%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.61%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 4.34%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.71%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 3.29%
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 (18.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.71%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.67%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (6.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.12%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2008 Vauxhall Agilas fail 45.9% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 Agila years (10,453 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.03% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.14% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Vauxhall Agila shows 65,433 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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