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AO53 AAU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

151,869 mi
Last recorded151,869 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 151,869 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 144,234 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 144,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 136,073 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 129,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,913 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 107,935 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,680 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,740 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,322 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 92,317 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,757 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,551 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 58,676 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 48,373 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,754 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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AO53 AAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AO53 AAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 AAU registered?

AO53 AAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AO53 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 AAU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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