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AF03 CJV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,781 mi
Last recorded128,781 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 CJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 128,781 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 128,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 May 2015 126,004 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 126,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 103,914 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 82,365 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 82,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,868 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 69,868 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,639 miles

offside rear disc suface badly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,718 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,464 miles

brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2009 58,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,030 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,594 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 CJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CJV, 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 CJV registered?

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

Is AF03 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 CJV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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