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BD53 AAO

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,124 mi
Last recorded92,124 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 AAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,124 miles

under trays

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,321 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,583 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 65,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,739 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,948 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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BD53 AAO is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD53 AAO, 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 BD53 AAO registered?

BD53 AAO is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is BD53 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 AAO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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