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AC03 CVA

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,616 mi
Last recorded110,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes worn but not excessive

both rear tyres perished

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2015 110,615 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes worn but not excessive

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2014 105,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 99,589 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 94,881 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,284 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,528 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Nov 2010 86,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 77,840 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,791 miles

very slight wear on both front tyres outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,482 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,368 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AC03 CVA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 106,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 CVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC03 CVA registered?

AC03 CVA is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is AC03 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 CVA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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