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AF03 BVZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 BVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 104,003 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,856 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both to axle (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front suspension arm corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,856 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both to axle (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front suspension arm corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle steel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back slight corrosion by rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle steel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle steel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back slight corrosion by rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle steel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 58,511 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,091 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 49,091 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 31,357 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,380 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 BVZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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