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AX53CYU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration AX53CYU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 177,808 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024 16 Jun 202624 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,148 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Reverse light not working. Pre 1st September 2009
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 170,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Boot also split (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Reverse light not working. Pre 1st September 2009
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,564 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 149,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,985 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2021 16 Jun 202614 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,086 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,805 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019 16 Jun 202623 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,838 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
22 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,723 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,176 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,176 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,692 MI
16 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,692 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015 16 Jun 20261 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,605 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,096 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,411 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
2 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,501 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,205 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2010 16 Jun 20264 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,473 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2009 16 Jun 20263 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,339 MI
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AX53CYU was registered on 2003-12-18
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