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AE03 PVA

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,240 mi
Last recorded111,240 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 PVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,240 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,144 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f, lower rear suspension arms inner rearbushes have some wear.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 104,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/f, lower rear suspension arms inner rearbushes have some wear.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,447 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged{runflat damage}

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,499 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,077 miles

some damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

tailgate difficult to open

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,920 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,911 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,669 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,064 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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AE03 PVA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE03 PVA, 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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AE03 PVA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AE03 PVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 PVA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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