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BV03 AEK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,218 mi
Last recorded156,218 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 156,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 148,966 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 148,915 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2017 137,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 116,087 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,791 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

Fail 9 Apr 2013 78,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,809 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,960 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,210 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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BV03 AEK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV03 AEK, 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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BV03 AEK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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