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BN03 SDU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,467 mi
Last recorded187,467 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 SDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 187,467 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted CAILPER (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 166,720 miles

back box corroded

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling off

front discs pitted and grooved

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017 144,892 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers on cat snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling off

front discs pitted and grooved

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2016 133,321 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 133,321 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 122,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alt belt tensioner or pulley defective

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 99,231 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,362 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,209 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 87,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 81,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,983 miles

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

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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BN03 SDU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN03 SDU, 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 BN03 SDU registered?

BN03 SDU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is BN03 SDU safe to buy?

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