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AF53 EXK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,341 mi
Last recorded147,341 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 147,341 miles

nsf tyre inside wall cracking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

towbar eletric socket spring brokon

Pass 26 Oct 2013 140,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 140,903 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 130,150 miles

2 x n/s rear and 2 x o/s rear brake pipes swollen, unable to fully assess due to manufacturers protectrve coating

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s front brake pipe swollen, unable to assess due to manufacturers protecive coating

Pass 15 Oct 2011 119,406 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 108,897 miles

centre exhaust mount fractured, exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2009 98,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

windscreen wiper blades are split on edges, but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,668 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 50,450 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 EXK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EXK, 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 EXK registered?

AF53 EXK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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