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AF03 BYJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,400 mi
Last recorded187,400 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 BYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 187,400 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 176,584 miles

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

centre exhaust mount not attached,system still supported

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 4 Jan 2016 176,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust mount not attached,system still supported

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 5 Jan 2015 166,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 158,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 152,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front indicater outer lense is missing

rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are loose ... operation not affected

repair to front of exaust

Pass 10 Jan 2012 145,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner face of brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front inner plastic whheel arch dummy covers insecure but not interfering with wheel or other components

Fail 5 Jan 2012 145,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner face of brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front inner plastic whheel arch dummy covers insecure but not interfering with wheel or other components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 136,616 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 136,594 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 124,481 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 124,464 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 107,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 107,894 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,217 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 BYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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