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AD52 ESN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,681 mi
Last recorded110,681 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ESN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road ahead

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust back box corroided

Fail 12 Mar 2014 94,512 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust back box corroided

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,875 miles

Various body damage.>>> all four tyres worn out of shape.>>> both front lower suspension arm bushes perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,613 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

possible puncture nearside rear

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,464 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 50,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,215 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,366 miles

front pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,467 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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AD52 ESN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD52 ESN, 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 AD52 ESN registered?

AD52 ESN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is AD52 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 ESN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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