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AF03 DSY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,589 mi
Last recorded143,589 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2021 143,589 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Feb 2020 142,477 miles

all brake flexibles deteriorated and ferrules corroded

o/s mirror has slight play

oil leaks

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

sills corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight cracking rear tyres

slight dampness n/s/f shock absorber

slight deterioration in front suspension arm bushes

slight play in front top suspension mounts

small chips in screen

suspension components corroded eg shocks, front springs, front arms/subframes and rear axle

Fail 6 Feb 2020 142,477 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake flexibles deteriorated and ferrules corroded

o/s mirror has slight play

oil leaks

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

sills corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight cracking rear tyres

slight dampness n/s/f shock absorber

slight deterioration in front suspension arm bushes

slight play in front top suspension mounts

small chips in screen

suspension components corroded eg shocks, front springs, front arms/subframes and rear axle

Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,615 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bump stops perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake cables notchy

Pass 19 Jan 2018 126,136 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe to flex hose corroded

Rear outer seat belts slow to return

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,459 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

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

corrosion underside

deterioration in some suspension bushes

front discs corroded and worn

hazard switch intermittent fault

slight play steering column

some brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 117,339 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front shocker damp

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

corrosion underside

deterioration in some suspension bushes

front discs corroded and worn

hazard switch intermittent fault

slight play steering column

some brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 111,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded numerous others (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

other springs corroded

slight corrosion on underside and components

slight wear in suspension bushes

Fail 28 Jan 2016 111,836 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded numerous others (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

other springs corroded

slight corrosion on underside and components

slight wear in suspension bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,036 miles

front suspension bushes slightly worn

handbrake slightly notchy

o/s mirror slightly damaged

other brake pipes slightly corroded

rear springs corroded

screen chipped

slight dampness on n/s/f shock absorber

very slight play in steering column

Fail 11 Feb 2015 105,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front suspension bushes slightly worn

handbrake slightly notchy

o/s mirror slightly damaged

other brake pipes slightly corroded

rear springs corroded

screen chipped

slight dampness on n/s/f shock absorber

very slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

both front tyres cracking round sidewalls 195/65/15 91h

front screen chipped

hand brake jerky when opperated

hazard switch slightly sticky

n/s/f shock absorber damp

slight movement front suspension bushes

very slight play steering column

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,274 miles

handbrake cables notchy

slight mark on n/s/f brake hose

front brake pads/discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on some brake pipes

filter for brake fluid reservior lying at water bottle

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on numerous brake pipes

slight mark on n/s/f brake flexible

Fail 25 Jan 2011 79,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on numerous brake pipes

slight mark on n/s/f brake flexible

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,780 miles

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

both front lower arms rear bushes just starting to crack

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode from flexi to wheel cylinders

front to rear brake pipes at rear flexis starting to corrode

o/s/r brake slightly sticky

slight wear front discs

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,348 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 64,348 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,487 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,253 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,053 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 DSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DSY, 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 DSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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