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AF53 BUE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,437 mi
Last recorded75,437 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,437 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,667 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 67,665 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,416 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,415 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,876 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 45,874 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,759 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 36,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,505 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 BUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE registered?

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

Is AF53 BUE safe to buy?

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