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AJ03 OHX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,056 mi
Last recorded161,056 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 161,056 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod/ rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 152,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 152,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 150,748 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 150,748 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 140,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 115,038 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 98,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 98,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 92,222 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad light on

Pass 15 Oct 2007 75,461 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 68,981 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 OHX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHX, 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 AJ03 OHX registered?

AJ03 OHX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is AJ03 OHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 OHX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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