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AF53 BJY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,045 mi
Last recorded73,045 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 73,045 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 73,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,550 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms trailing bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms trailing bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 67,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms trailing bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms trailing bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 63,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 59,008 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 59,008 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 56,004 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 55,962 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 53,487 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear coil spring broken at an extreme end but still correctly located

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,813 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Nov 2010 43,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,322 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 32,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,220 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,918 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 BJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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