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AF03 CGZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,278 mi
Last recorded183,278 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 CGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 183,278 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front both brakediscs corroded and worn, also the brakepads also worn

Front number plate cracked

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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 177,647 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 172,741 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 166,681 miles

both rear tyres worn bald on inside edge of tread

Fail 3 Oct 2012 166,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres worn bald on inside edge of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2011 157,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 140,270 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 140,270 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 123,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 107,736 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,651 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 CGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF03 CGZ, 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 AF03 CGZ registered?

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

Is AF03 CGZ safe to buy?

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