2005 Vauxhall Agila 1.0L Petrol · AV05 ARZ
2005 Vauxhall Agila (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 87,164 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL AGILA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV05 ARZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 87,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV05 ARZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Agila (AV05 ARZ) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AV05 ARZ Mileage History
- 03/05/202380,325 mi
- 07/05/202482,317 mi+1,992 mi
- 22/04/202584,898 mi+2,581 mi
- 22/04/202584,898 mi
- 27/04/202687,164 mi+2,266 mi
Average of roughly 2,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Agila
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: VAUXHALL AGILA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Suspension bush and joint wear causing knocks(Moderate)
BreakerYard's Agila fault page says the knocking you hear over bumps originates with the suspension bushes, and GetCarWise's Agila data lists suspension bush and joint wear as the leading tracked issue at typical independent costs of £120-£250, alongside corrosion-related suspension failures on higher-mileage cars. The Agila's tall body and light front end load these bushes hard in town, over speed cushions and potholes, so wear shows up as a knock, a vague steering feel and uneven tyre wear well before the car needs anything more expensive.
- Corrosion in brake master cylinder and hydraulic lines(Serious)
BreakerYard's Agila guide warns that water corrodes the brake master cylinder over time, which then leaks fluid, and GetCarWise's Agila fault data pairs that with corroded brake hose ferrules and pipe damage as a tracked MOT failure area, with typical repairs in the £150-£450 range depending on how many components let go. On a small car that spends its life in wet town driving, salt-laden water collects around the cylinder and pipe clips, so the first sign is often a low reservoir level or a soft pedal rather than an obvious puddle.
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- Suspension bush and joint wear causing knocksModerate
BreakerYard's Agila fault page says the knocking you hear over bumps originates with the suspension bushes, and GetCarWise's Agila data lists suspension bush and joint wear as the leading tracked issue at typical independent costs of £120-£250, alongside corrosion-related suspension failures on higher-mileage cars. The Agila's tall body and light front end load these bushes hard in town, over speed cushions and potholes, so wear shows up as a knock, a vague steering feel and uneven tyre wear well before the car needs anything more expensive.
- Corrosion in brake master cylinder and hydraulic linesSerious
BreakerYard's Agila guide warns that water corrodes the brake master cylinder over time, which then leaks fluid, and GetCarWise's Agila fault data pairs that with corroded brake hose ferrules and pipe damage as a tracked MOT failure area, with typical repairs in the £150-£450 range depending on how many components let go. On a small car that spends its life in wet town driving, salt-laden water collects around the cylinder and pipe clips, so the first sign is often a low reservoir level or a soft pedal rather than an obvious puddle.
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