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AJ03 KZK

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,837 mi
Last recorded192,837 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 192,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear - underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear - underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 192,827 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. AS MARKED (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear - AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear - AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear - underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear - underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 185,981 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both - wishbone bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

reverse lights inop

slight corrosion on body

Fail 19 Oct 2015 185,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both - wishbone bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

reverse lights inop

slight corrosion on body

Pass 5 Sep 2014 176,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 176,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 163,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 163,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 148,899 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 148,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 126,227 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 110,973 miles

Middle section exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F Inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 110,973 miles

Middle section exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F Inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,360 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,015 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,947 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,366 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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AJ03 KZK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ03 KZK, 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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AJ03 KZK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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