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AD03 AHE

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,660 mi
Last recorded114,660 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2022 114,660 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,637 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 113,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2020 111,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,167 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 110,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 107,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 105,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 103,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 97,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 83,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2010 69,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,039 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 58,451 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,842 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AD03 AHE is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 106,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 AHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 AHE registered?

AD03 AHE is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is AD03 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AHE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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