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AD03 ELT

2003 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,830 mi
Last recorded181,830 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Passat106,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ELT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 181,830 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 154,699 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 154,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 130,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,444 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 79,976 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 79,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AD03 ELT is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD03 ELT, 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 AD03 ELT registered?

AD03 ELT is a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AD03 ELT safe to buy?

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