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AF03 CHY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,568 mi
Last recorded150,568 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 150,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 Rear Seats ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 150,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 Rear Seats ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 140,979 miles

Front anti roll bar d ring bushes are slightly worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

brake pipes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2017 140,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Front anti roll bar d ring bushes are slightly worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

brake pipes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 130,591 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 130,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 112,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,885 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 90,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 72,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nsf wiper split on ends

Pass 30 May 2012 58,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 54,260 miles

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

off side rear brake binding

Pass 6 May 2010 47,802 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 47,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 40,772 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres cracking and have cuts and steel in treads

Pass 2 May 2008 34,655 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 34,655 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 27,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,945 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 22,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 CHY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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