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AF53 EXW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,373 mi
Last recorded151,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 151,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 151,369 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 149,792 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 145,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boot full of stuff

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside mirror glass is tape on

power steering hose is damp

Fail 22 Dec 2021 145,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boot full of stuff

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside mirror glass is tape on

power steering hose is damp

Pass 29 Dec 2020 137,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 124,414 miles

offside front tyre wear on edges

some wear in front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 26 Jun 2019 124,414 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wear on edges

some wear in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,554 miles

some damage to nearside rear door skin

Pass 10 Dec 2016 102,361 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,033 miles

fuel filter bubbled with corrosion

rear brake discs in very poor condition

slight corrosion to all rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,481 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

tread depths: both front on 3mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 78,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear indicator bulbs faded

tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 2mm 195/65R15 91V

Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,936 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs faded

tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 2mm 195/65R15 91V

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,029 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs faded

tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 6.5mm o/s/r 3mm 195/65R15 91V, 91H o/s/r

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,823 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 64,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

centre exhaust mounting broken system still supported

front brake discs inner faces in very poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

tyre tread depths n/s/f 0mm o/s/f 2mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm 195/65r15 91h

uneven wear to rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,547 miles

both front and rear brakr disc inner faces in very poor condition

both rear indicator bulbs slightly faded

centre exhaust mounting broken system still supported

front inner brake pads getting low

tyre tread depthsa n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 5.5mm 195/65r15 91h

Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,576 miles

corrosion and slight pitting to rear brake discs outer faces

shight corrosion to front brake discs inner faces

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 4.5mm both rear 6mm 195/65r15h

Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,439 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,106 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

tyre tread depths all tyres 7mm 195/65r15h

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,939 miles

both front tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

tread depths: both front on 2mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15V.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,003 miles

scratches on nearside rear wheel trim

tyres 19565R15V both front 3mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm spare 8mm

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 EXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EXW, 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 EXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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