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AJ53 AYX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,753 mi
Last recorded148,753 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 AYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 148,753 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 131,716 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 115,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,298 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 94,158 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,022 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,069 miles

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under car is fitted with plastic cover ,

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,842 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,548 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,995 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre outer side wall in poor condition.

rear (both) brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,362 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,429 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,227 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,239 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,781 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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AJ53 AYX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ53 AYX, 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 AJ53 AYX registered?

AJ53 AYX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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