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AF53 EXN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,061 mi
Last recorded187,061 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 187,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 187,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 176,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 159,296 miles

the rear number plate is deteriating.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 159,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

the rear number plate is deteriating.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2013 132,715 miles

the both front tyres are right on the 1.6mm limmit.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 118,602 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers leaving lines

Fail 2 Nov 2012 118,602 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers leaving lines

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,711 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,972 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 94,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r brake binding and slight imbalance

Pass 17 Dec 2009 89,292 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 89,291 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,331 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,602 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 EXN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

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

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