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YR03 AKU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,837 mi
Last recorded133,837 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,837 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,370 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 128,164 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,231 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,231 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,339 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,512 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,969 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cot on sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2014 91,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cot on sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly out of shape 205/55/16

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,924 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,714 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,594 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,417 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,738 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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YR03 AKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YR03 AKU, 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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YR03 AKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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