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AF03 CHZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

213,150 mi
Last recorded213,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 213,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f sill damaged / corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 206,966 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 199,711 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 199,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on when not pressed only on dim (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 184,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 184,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 169,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 158,097 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 158,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 148,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 139,434 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,819 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 127,816 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 114,298 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 114,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,818 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 55,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,663 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front ,rear tyre close to limit offside, nearside front also close to limit

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 CHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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