Vauxhall Agila reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Vauxhall Agila is a city car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 86 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 358 of 442, and 38.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is ball joint (6.5% of tests).
Ranked 358 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 15 of 26 city cars
In 2024, 33,035 Vauxhall Agilas aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 38.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Vauxhall Agila is 16% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
38.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
4,700
Typical age at test: 13 years
Vauxhall Agila MOT failure rate by age
Most common Vauxhall Agila MOT faults
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.5% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working2.9% of tests
What the Vauxhall Agila fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 18.7% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Brakes | 13.1% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 11.9% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Visibility | 7.1% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 5.9% | About average |
| Body and structure | 3.4% | ▼ 21% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.5% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Steering | 1.2% | ▼ 43% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.8% | ▼ 20% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 42% less often |
What MPG does the Vauxhall Agila do?
Official economy for the Vauxhall Agila ranges from 43.5 to 62.8mpg across the 23 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2014). A typical petrol version manages 51.4mpg and a typical diesel 62.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Vauxhall Agila?
Any Vauxhall Agila first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Vauxhall Agila registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £275 a year.
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Official figures for 23 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2014.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
43.5–62.8 mpg
CO2
109–156 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agila 1.0l 12V ecoFLEXManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 58.9 mpg | 109g | £20 |
| Agila 1.2l 16V VVT ecoFLEXManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Agila 1.2l 16V VVTAutomatic · listed 2014 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| Agila 1.2l 16V ecoFLEX with 14" wheelsManual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Agila 1.2l 16V SEAutomatic · listed 2013 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| Agila 1.2l 16V ecoFLEX with 14 inch wheelsM5 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Agila SE 1.2l 16VA4 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| Agila 1.0l 12V ecoFLEXM5 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 58.9 mpg | 109g | £20 |
| Agila 1.2l 16V VVTA4 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| Agila 1.2l 16V VVT ecoFLEXM5 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 55.4 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Agila 1.3CDTi 16vM5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 120g | £35 |
| Agila 1.0i 12v from VIN W0LFXB22S9M259474M5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 56.5 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Agila 1.0i 12v from VIN W0LFXB22S9M170826M5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 56.6 mpg | 120g | £35 |
| Agila 1.2i 16v from VIN W0LFXB32S9M256331M5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 129g | £170 |
| Agila 1.2i 16v from VIN W0LFXB32S9M170890M5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 131g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 23 versions.
What a Vauxhall Agila costs to fuel
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- diesel, typical official 62.8mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Vauxhall Agila reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Vauxhall Agila is 16% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 86 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Vauxhall Agila?
The most common MOT fault is “Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn”, found in 6.5% of tests. It fails on brakes and suspension more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Vauxhall Agila do?
Official economy for the Vauxhall Agila ranges from 43.5 to 62.8mpg across the 23 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2014). A typical petrol version manages 51.4mpg and a typical diesel 62.8mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Agila?
Any Vauxhall Agila first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Vauxhall Agila registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £275 a year.
›How many Vauxhall Agilas fail their MOT?
38.3% of Vauxhall Agilas aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Vauxhall Agila combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.