Is the Vauxhall Agila ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 37,705 MOT tests, around 81% of Vauxhall Agilas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 3% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 16%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 98% petrol. Petrol Agilas are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 81%
- Likely charged
- 3%
- Depends on the car
- 16%
- MOT tests analysed
- 37,705
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Agila ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Agilas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Likely compliant212 tested | – |
| 2014 | Likely compliant3,545 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely compliant3,523 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely compliant4,068 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant4,371 tested | Likely charged8 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant3,903 tested | Likely charged71 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant5,452 tested | Likely charged448 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant3,109 tested | Likely charged123 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,160 tested | – |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,325 tested | – |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,429 tested | – |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard1,427 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1,576 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard853 tested | – |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard728 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged368 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Agila
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (98% of Agilas tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (2% of Agilas tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Agilas fare at the MOT too: see the Vauxhall Agila MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Vauxhall Agila for London: what the MOT data shows
The Vauxhall Agilas in this data were first registered between 2000 and 2015. 2009 was the most common year, with 5,900 tests (16% of the total), and half were registered in 2010 or later.
Agilas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 64% of the time, at an average of 58,285 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 57% of the time with 71,141 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Agilas likely to comply are from 2006. 1,325 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 60% of the time and averaged 70,734 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Agila's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (6.5% of tests) and "fractured or broken" (5.7%); lights and electrics: "not working" (5.8%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 20.6% of tests.
Overall, 62% of Agilas passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 61,335 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Vauxhall models
About this data
Based on 37,705 first MOT tests of the Vauxhall Agila carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 37,705 MOT tests say about the Vauxhall Agila and London's ULEZ.
Is the Vauxhall Agila ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 81% of Agilas on the road are likely compliant and 3% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Agila years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Agilas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Agila ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Agilas from 2012 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Agila is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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