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BV03 AFJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

225,975 mi
Last recorded225,975 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 225,975 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 222,973 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 219,038 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 219,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 216,353 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 212,384 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 212,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 206,795 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 202,470 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 198,901 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 190,290 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 170,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 170,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 152,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 135,683 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 118,737 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 118,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 83,489 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 83,489 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 70,256 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 AFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AFJ, 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 BV03 AFJ registered?

BV03 AFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BV03 AFJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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