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AF03 EFY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,603 mi
Last recorded240,603 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 240,603 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Belt slow to retract

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 240,603 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Belt slow to retract

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 219,969 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 219,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 204,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 204,696 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front exhaust support detatched from pipe

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 190,212 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 181,396 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 174,633 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight corrosion rear exhaust box.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 165,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 153,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 140,212 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 125,434 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,187 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,837 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 EFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFY, 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 EFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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