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AF03 EBG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,904 mi
Last recorded140,904 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 140,904 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake disc's worn thin

Fail 18 Feb 2012 140,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Auxillary drive belt perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre close to excessively worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre tread depth low

front suspension lower wishbone rear inner bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2011 124,793 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 124,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 111,569 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2009 101,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2008 87,707 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2007 73,330 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 73,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,087 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 EBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 EBG registered?

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

Is AF03 EBG safe to buy?

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