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AF03 BVS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,308 mi
Last recorded107,308 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 BVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 107,308 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 106,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,743 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicating a system fault

Both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

High level stop lamp not working correctly

Middle and front exhaust section mounting brackets cracked

Offside "A" pillar damaged

Offside rear lamp lense degrading

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight exhaust gas leakage at catalyst output pipe welded seam

Fail 19 Nov 2009 96,743 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside "A" pillar damaged

Air bag warning lamp indicating a system fault

Both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

High level stop lamp not working correctly

Middle and front exhaust section mounting brackets cracked

More than normal parking brake lever travel

More than normal service brake pedal travel

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm and badly perished

Offside rear lamp lense degrading

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight exhaust gas leakage at catalyst output pipe welded seam

Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,001 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicating system fault

Both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished and worn

Both front brake discs rusted on inner friction surfaces

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Both front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Exhaust catalyst welded joints very rusty

Exhaust centre mounting bracket securing welds very rusty

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

High level stop lamp not working correctly

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear lamp lense reflector degrading

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slightly more than normal service and parking brake pedal/lever travel

Fail 1 Sep 2008 86,001 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag warning lamp indicating system fault

Both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished and worn

Both front brake discs rusted on inner friction surfaces

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Both front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Exhaust catalyst welded joints very rusty

Exhaust centre mounting bracket securing welds very rusty

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

High level stop lamp not working correctly

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear lamp lense reflector degrading

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slightly more than normal service and parking brake pedal/lever travel

Pass 8 May 2007 78,777 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,280 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AF03 BVS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 BVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF03 BVS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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