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AF53 BHV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,788 mi
Last recorded128,788 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 128,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

Fail 10 Jan 2022 128,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 123,776 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,485 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 117,475 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,169 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 112,152 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 105,994 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,262 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 100,258 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,205 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail on nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2016 94,201 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail on nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 24 Jan 2014 85,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,221 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 77,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,136 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 70,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

CHILD SEATS IN OSR/NSR/NSF SEATS==ENG COVERS==EXH C/BOX BRKT BROKEN==SPLITS IN FR WISH REAR BUSHES

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,270 miles

ENG COVERS==NSR TYRE2MM

Fail 14 Jan 2010 63,270 miles

ENG COVERS==NSR TYRE2MM

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 56,180 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 56,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CHILD SEAT IN NSF SEAT==LONG H/BRAKE==OSF TYRE2MM REQ TRACKING==FR WISH REAR BUSHES SPLIT

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,871 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SLIGHT LONG H/BRAKE==ENG COVERS==NSRFTYRE 2,5MM==SLIGHT SPLITD FR WISH REAR BUSHES==A/ROLL BAR WEARING==REAR BRAKES SQUEAK

Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,929 miles

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat== front discs poor== engine covered

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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AF53 BHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF53 BHV, 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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AF53 BHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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