How reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Vauxhall Agila passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Below average reliability
Based on 13,282 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 61.8%.
Vauxhall Agila reliability by year
How the Vauxhall Agila performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 67% | – |
| 2001 | 64.4% | – |
| 2002 | 65.1% | – |
| 2003 | 66% | – |
| 2004 | 68% | – |
| 2005 | 68.3% | – |
| 2006 | 68.7% | – |
| 2007 | 69.9% | – |
| 2008 | 59.6% | – |
| 2009 | 61.8% | – |
| 2010 | 65.5% | – |
| 2011 | 67% | – |
| 2012 | 73.4% | – |
| 2013 | 76.5% | – |
| 2014 | 79.3% | – |
| 2015 | 85.2% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Vauxhall Agila as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Agila also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vauxhall Agila reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Agila passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 62%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Vauxhall Agila?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.3% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.2% of inspections); Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.9% of inspections); Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (2.6% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.5% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Agila?
For a typical Vauxhall Agila, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Vauxhall Agila before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.