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AF03 EFX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,575 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,846 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,077 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 68,347 miles

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

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,781 miles

O/S/R hand brake cable sticking slightly.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 55,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

O/S/R hand brake cable sticking slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,861 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,140 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 42,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,934 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure but still supporting exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,583 miles

unable to fully inspect nearside rear passenger seat belt because a child seat is fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2006 23,190 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 EFX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

AF03 EFX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is AF03 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 EFX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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