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AF53 BJZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

242,883 mi
Last recorded242,883 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2024 242,883 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 233,964 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 233,964 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 225,203 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNETH

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTHSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 217,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 209,256 miles

Central general corrosion

Rear both rear shock corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 202,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 189,306 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 181,017 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 167,100 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 137,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both side rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 18 Jan 2014 116,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 90,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,040 miles

ADVISE both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2010 80,040 miles

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

ADVISE both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,358 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,420 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 53,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,972 miles

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 30 Nov 2006 27,017 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 BJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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