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A10 OXD

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,175 mi
Last recorded146,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 OXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 146,175 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 143,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 138,761 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 129,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 118,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 107,218 miles

Front arches corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,105 miles

Front Upper Slight Movement In Both Top Mounts

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight Drag To Rear Wheels/Brakes

Fail 2 Apr 2019 97,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail Box Mounting Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Slight Movement In Both Top Mounts

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Slight Drag To Rear Wheels/Brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,832 miles

Front Inner Faces on disc's poor

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,834 miles

Both Front Tyres Close To Wear Marker

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 87,834 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both Front Tyres Close To Wear Marker

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,719 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,719 miles

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

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 15 Apr 2015 79,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,785 miles

n/s rear tyre has low tread depth

o/s rear tyre has fine cracks in tread area

slight wear in o/s track rod end

Fail 8 Apr 2014 74,785 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has low tread depth

o/s rear tyre has fine cracks in tread area

slight wear in o/s track rod end

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,306 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Please note corrsion showing to egde of front disc,s

Please note slight deteriason to wipers

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,903 miles

coolant level below max in expansion tank

oil level below max on dipstick

slight delamination to front number plate

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,886 miles

Please note front disc,s showing light corrsion to egde

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,764 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,816 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,159 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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A10 OXD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A10 OXD, 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 A10 OXD registered?

A10 OXD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for A10 OXD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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