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AF53 BKY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,024 mi
Last recorded167,024 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 167,024 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 155,467 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 155,467 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 154,914 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine management light on prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2016 146,450 miles

EPC light on prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine management light on prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2015 144,183 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 144,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 135,879 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)

engine management light on prior to test

o/s/f tyre tread worn bald outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 126,486 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)

engine management light on prior to test

Fail 5 Aug 2014 126,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on prior to test

Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,120 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 89,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 89,121 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,949 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,150 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,988 miles

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 2 Feb 2009 46,760 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,217 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,978 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 25,978 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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 BKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BKY, 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 BKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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