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AF03 CGU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,764 mi
Last recorded150,764 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 CGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 150,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 142,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar 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 Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 142,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar 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 Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 136,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front inner anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 6 May 2014 129,035 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2013 121,115 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 121,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 110,956 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 97,910 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 97,910 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 83,547 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 83,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,925 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 56,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 8 May 2007 44,097 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 44,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 31,735 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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AF03 CGU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF03 CGU, 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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AF03 CGU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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