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AO03 KYX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,212 mi
Last recorded218,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 218,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 200,109 miles

Front Upper both sides upper wheel arche buble of corrossion

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 195,567 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 195,567 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 193,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 193,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 191,298 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 191,298 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 187,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 187,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 181,157 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke

Pass 10 Apr 2013 176,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 154,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 131,014 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 131,014 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 105,883 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,072 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,886 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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AO03 KYX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 KYX, 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 AO03 KYX registered?

AO03 KYX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is AO03 KYX safe to buy?

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