2013 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate: 75.4% (10,283 tests)
Is the 2013 Agila getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77.2% +2.6 vs same-age |
77.2% visual scale |
| 2024 | 75.7% +2.6 vs same-age |
75.7% visual scale |
| 2025 | 73.2% +1.0 vs same-age |
73.2% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 Agila
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 2,049 | 35.1% |
| 2 | Brakes | 1,576 | 27.0% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 808 | 13.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 579 | 9.9% |
| 5 | Visibility | 452 | 7.7% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 140 | 2.4% |
All Agila years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,742 | 65.3% | -1.3 pts | 76,666 |
| 2002 | 2,091 | 67.0% | +1.3 pts | 76,728 |
| 2003 | 3,919 | 66.1% | +1.1 pts | 74,162 |
| 2004 | 3,525 | 67.9% | +3.6 pts | 71,306 |
| 2005 | 3,620 | 68.5% | +4.0 pts | 70,822 |
| 2006 | 3,402 | 68.5% | +4.1 pts | 68,942 |
| 2007 | 3,029 | 70.7% | +5.6 pts | 68,021 |
| 2008 | 8,850 | 59.4% | -5.7 pts | 67,464 |
| 2009 | 16,427 | 61.5% | -4.9 pts | 64,506 |
| 2010 | 11,236 | 64.8% | -2.5 pts | 60,663 |
| 2011 | 12,639 | 66.6% | -2.6 pts | 59,040 |
| 2012 | 11,858 | 71.9% | +0.6 pts | 53,744 |
| 2013 (this page) | 10,283 | 75.4% | +2.1 pts | 47,660 |
| 2014 | 10,321 | 78.9% | +3.1 pts | 42,760 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: Vauxhall Agila years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 75.4% of their MOT tests (10,283 tests, 2023–2025), +2.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 47,660 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 Agila?
The median tested example shows 47,660 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.