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AF03 DZS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,289 mi
Last recorded208,289 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 208,289 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1a)

both sills slightly damage on jacking points

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 208,256 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1a)

both sills slightly damage on jacking points

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 185,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 185,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 153,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2013 130,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 130,450 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 91,377 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,927 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,816 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,307 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,824 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 DZS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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