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BV03 AFY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,089 mi
Last recorded201,089 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 201,089 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 201,089 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 May 2016 174,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 169,313 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r handbrake cable rubbing of tyre

Fail 20 May 2015 169,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r handbrake cable rubbing of tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 136,673 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 136,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 110,941 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,518 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,751 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,871 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 20,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,032 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,027 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 AFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

BV03 AFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2003.

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