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AF53 BJV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,257 mi
Last recorded85,257 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,781 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Jul 2017 81,766 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,054 miles

Offside front door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,286 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracket (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,674 miles

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

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

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,897 miles

f/tyres wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,224 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 42,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,218 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,781 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 BJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJV, 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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What year was AF53 BJV registered?

AF53 BJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AF53 BJV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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