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AJ53 AZT

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,139 mi
Last recorded248,139 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 248,139 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light Corrosion Across Inner and Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner Fastening Missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner Boot Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner Fastening Missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 248,132 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Several Holes at Previous Repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little or No Effort and Once Applied Remains Engaged (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light Corrosion Across Inner and Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner Fastening Missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner Boot Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner Fastening Missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 248,059 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seatbelt anchorage nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced offside outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt anchorage offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 235,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 222,305 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 222,297 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 208,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 208,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat before mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 188,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 188,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid was low on fluid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225 other 215 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 167,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 156,484 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 150,163 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 150,009 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,533 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 138,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 134,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,818 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 122,818 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,744 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 108,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,624 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 97,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,382 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 43,603 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,603 miles

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

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 AZT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey 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 AJ53 AZT, 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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AJ53 AZT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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