2011 Vauxhall Agila · 14,293 MOT tests
2011 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2011 Vauxhall Agilas fail 37.7% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Agila years (14,293 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 37.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 55,567
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,293
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 20.9% of tests fail here (102% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.9%
- Brakes12.7%
- Lights and electrics9.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Tyres5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.66%
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%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.24%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.84%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 2.71%
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 (20.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.24%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.7%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (3.5%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Agila year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2011 Vauxhall Agilas fail 37.7% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Agila years (14,293 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.66% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Vauxhall Agila shows 55,567 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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