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AU52 MHN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,348 mi
Last recorded146,348 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 MHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 146,348 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 146,328 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2015 136,235 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 136,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 125,341 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 125,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 114,224 miles

O/S/R lower spring end broken?

Pass 25 May 2012 105,024 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 104,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2011 95,946 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 95,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,083 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 66,385 miles

Windscreen is cracked outside the wiper sweep.

Fail 19 May 2008 66,385 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen is cracked outside the wiper sweep.

Pass 19 May 2007 60,724 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 60,632 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,695 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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AU52 MHN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU52 MHN, 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 AU52 MHN registered?

AU52 MHN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 February 2003.

Is AU52 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 MHN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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