- Engine / equipment
- Opel Agila B (Suzuki 1.0 and 1.2 petrol, 1.3 CDTI)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2014
- Symptoms
- Heavily worn rear brakes as early as 30,000–40,000 km, which fail the roadworthiness test; the inspection also flags the suspension and brake pipes; the battery is the most common breakdown cause.
- Possible cause described
- The Suzuki engines (K10B and K12B, with a chain) are very reliable; the problem is dirt in the rear brakes of a car that brakes little. The guide recommends cleaning them at every service and braking hard now and then.
- Check for the garage
- Check the rear drums or discs, brake pipes and battery.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Opel
Rear brakes and suspension on the Opel Agila B
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check the rear drums or discs, brake pipes and battery.
What are the symptoms?
Heavily worn rear brakes as early as 30,000–40,000 km, which fail the roadworthiness test; the inspection also flags the suspension and brake pipes; the battery is the most common breakdown cause.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Opel
- Engine / equipment
- Opel Agila B (Suzuki 1.0 and 1.2 petrol, 1.3 CDTI)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2014
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Opel Agila2000–2014
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