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AG03 LNA

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,939 mi
Last recorded196,939 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 LNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 196,939 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX & BOTH FRONT WINGS SLIGHTY CORRODED.

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPINGS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 196,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault LIGHT ON DASH. (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation OUTER CASSING BROKEN. (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side DUE TO CABLE CASSING BROKEN. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN ON INNER EDGE.(SIZE 196/65/R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR EXHAUST BOX & BOTH FRONT WINGS SLIGHTY CORRODED.

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPINGS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 179,625 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 179,625 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 162,620 miles

Front subframe bushes slightly perishing

Rear both sides tyres slightly perishing on tread

all brake disc surface rust

Pass 4 Dec 2020 162,620 miles

Front brake disc pitted

Front subframe bushes deteriorating

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating

both sides front wheel arch corroding, + o/s sill panel

Fail 3 Dec 2020 165,162 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc pitted

Front subframe bushes deteriorating

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating

both sides front wheel arch corroding, + o/s sill panel

Pass 9 Jul 2019 159,958 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides, perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both sides rear tyres perishing

o/s/r axle bush deteriorating

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2019 159,958 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides, perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear tyres perishing

o/s/r axle bush deteriorating

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2018 154,233 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 154,230 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 151,396 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 151,396 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 142,457 miles

both sides brake hose pipes corroding

both sides rear tyres perishing + low on tread

corrosion at rear exhaust box

Pass 16 Jul 2015 135,220 miles

both rear tyres splitting up + low on tread

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2014 124,436 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2013 113,611 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2013 113,611 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,933 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,065 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 84,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,510 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 64,549 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,391 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,431 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AG03 LNA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG03 LNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AG03 LNA registered?

AG03 LNA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is AG03 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 LNA shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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