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AF53 BTZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,633 mi
Last recorded82,633 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 82,633 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,305 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,182 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,547 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,632 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 BTZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BTZ, 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 BTZ registered?

AF53 BTZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is AF53 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 BTZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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