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AF53 BKJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,919 mi
Last recorded158,919 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 158,919 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bothfront tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 158,919 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bothfront tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 143,790 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 143,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 130,464 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 130,464 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 126,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 116,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 106,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 97,057 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 83,332 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,105 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 68,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,958 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 39,187 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 23,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,842 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 BKJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

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

Is AF53 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 BKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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