2013 Vauxhall Agila · 11,439 MOT tests
2013 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2013 Vauxhall Agilas fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 15 Agila years (11,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 28.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 44,003
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,439
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 12.8% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.8%
- Brakes8.3%
- Lights and electrics8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Tyres3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.67%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.26%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 2.88%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.09%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.82%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.01%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.56%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Agila year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2013 Vauxhall Agilas fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 15 Agila years (11,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.67% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.4% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Vauxhall Agila shows 44,003 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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