Vauxhall Agila Club (2008)
2008 Vauxhall Agila Club
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2008 Vauxhall Agila Club. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Vauxhall Agila Club struggles slightly below the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 76.6% against the national 80%, meaning roughly one in four fail their MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent in this cohort—none of the 110 vehicles recorded a serious safety issue—so mechanical failures tend to be manageable rather than catastrophic.
At 72,000 miles on average, these Agilas show typical wear for their age, and the 1.55 failures per vehicle suggest that when problems do emerge, they're usually singular rather than cascading issues. Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection and expect minor repairs; these are honest city cars that need attention but won't blindside you with hidden structural or safety problems.
What to check before buying a 2008 Vauxhall Agila Club
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (93%) | 102 | 81.1% | 1.63 |
| Petrol (7%) | 8 | 19.4% | 0.63 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Vauxhall Agila Club vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Vauxhall Agila Club vehicles fall between 49,108 and 91,249 miles.
2008 Vauxhall Agila Club — Still on the Road
67 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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