2008 Vauxhall Agila: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2008 Vauxhall Agila
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Early clutch wear
Clutches can wear out as early as 50,000 miles.
At the viewing: Check the clutch bites cleanly and doesn't slip.
Source: What Car?: used Vauxhall Agila (2000-2008) reliability
- All engines
Central locking and suspension clonks
Central locking is prone to failure, and suspension clonks are common (usually new bushes or grease).
At the viewing: Test the locking and listen over bumps.
Source: What Car?: used Vauxhall Agila (2000-2008) reliability
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Other years
Every year of the Vauxhall Agila compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 630 | Tyres 25% |
| 2014 | 10,363 | Brakes 28% |
| 2013 | 10,319 | Brakes 31% |
| 2012 | 11,903 | Brakes 37% |
| 2011 | 12,675 | Suspension 44% |
| 2010 | 11,296 | Brakes 47% |
| 2009 | 16,527 | Suspension 52% |
| 2007 | 3,047 | Brakes 44% |
| 2006 | 3,420 | Brakes 44% |
| 2005 | 3,645 | Brakes 44% |
| 2004 | 3,537 | Brakes 46% |
| 2003 | 3,944 | Brakes 45% |
| 2002 | 2,102 | Brakes 47% |
| 2001 | 1,755 | Brakes 51% |
| 2000 | 858 | Brakes 51% |