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A23 AVC

2005 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,141 mi
Last recorded179,141 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Bora90,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 AVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 179,141 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 167,596 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 154,473 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 154,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 148,040 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2020 142,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 142,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 135,770 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 132,143 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 125,986 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 May 2017 125,986 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front inner wheelarch plastic covers insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front and offside front beam pattern deteriorating

Fail 6 Apr 2016 113,144 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front and offside front beam pattern deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,876 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,430 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,226 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake disc corroded inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake disc corroded inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 83,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,380 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 67,161 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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A23 AVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,885 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 A23 AVC, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A23 AVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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