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AY03 FRX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,842 mi
Last recorded89,842 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,842 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 89,841 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,674 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 81,368 miles

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

slight play in the steering rack (o/s) just ok at time of test.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,368 miles

slight play in the steering rack (o/s) just ok at time of test.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,351 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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AY03 FRX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY03 FRX, 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 AY03 FRX registered?

AY03 FRX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AY03 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 FRX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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