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AF53 BHW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,625 mi
Last recorded199,625 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 199,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 176,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 155,865 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 135,794 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 115,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 110,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise nearside rear light lens slight damage

advise tow ball rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,135 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 83,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,887 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,470 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 70,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 56,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,945 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,254 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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AF53 BHW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AF53 BHW, 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 BHW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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