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AF03 DYM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

168,798 mi
Last recorded168,798 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 168,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal pipes esp both at rear wheels and front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush part of (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing hard on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 160,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 156,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 149,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 143,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 143,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 137,421 miles

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2017 131,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 131,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 122,945 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 122,626 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre brake light inoperative.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 114,246 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 114,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 106,714 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

damage to bonnet and o/s of car

Fail 10 Jul 2014 106,713 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

damage to bonnet and o/s of car

Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,321 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 100,320 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,529 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 89,526 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,403 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,647 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 58,647 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,284 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 49,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,616 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 40,408 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,379 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 31,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 DYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DYM, 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 DYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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