Vauxhall Agila: suspension MOT failures
Of the 240,075 Vauxhall Agila MOT tests in this dataset, 13.4% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2008 and 2009 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,421 | 11.2% |
| 2001 | 5,014 | 10.9% |
| 2002 | 5,643 | 9.8% |
| 2003 | 10,281 | 9.1% |
| 2004 | 9,146 | 9.8% |
| 2005 | 9,122 | 9.3% |
| 2006 | 8,384 | 7.1% |
| 2007 | 7,173 | 6.7% |
| 2008 | 21,506 | 19.9% |
| 2009 | 39,117 | 18.7% |
| 2010 | 25,892 | 16.2% |
| 2011 | 28,290 | 15.8% |
| 2012 | 25,134 | 11.8% |
| 2013 | 21,137 | 10.1% |
| 2014 | 20,601 | 7.9% |
| 2015 | 1,203 | 4.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.