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AF53 BMV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,634 mi
Last recorded129,634 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,329 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 112,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 103,675 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 103,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,795 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 80,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 65,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

offside rear tyre showing wear on inner and outer edges

steering rack inner joint offside showing wear

Pass 30 Aug 2008 65,922 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

offside rear tyre showing wear on inner and outer edges

steering rack inner joint offside showing wear

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,365 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 50,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section brack/ hanger in poor condition

starter motor sticky

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 BMV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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