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BV53 ARF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

221,702 mi
Last recorded221,702 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ARF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 221,702 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 221,696 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 219,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Fail 9 Dec 2013 219,239 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Pass 7 Dec 2012 217,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2012 217,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2011 209,259 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 192,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 176,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 159,731 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 141,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 114,934 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 114,934 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BV53 ARF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BV53 ARF, 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 BV53 ARF registered?

BV53 ARF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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