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AF53 BHX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,535 mi
Last recorded174,535 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 174,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated above axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 174,158 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to o\s\r flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated near axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated above axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 163,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe around fuel tank to o\s\r flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 163,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe around fuel tank to o\s\r flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 154,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 153,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 145,332 miles

Nearside Front shocker top slight movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2017 136,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 128,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Nov 2016 128,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Nov 2015 118,398 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 110,538 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 103,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 94,338 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 85,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 69,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,060 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,837 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,500 miles

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

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 BHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BHX, 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 BHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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