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AF03 ELV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,162 mi
Last recorded182,162 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 182,162 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 168,438 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 154,146 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 154,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 144,184 miles

front discs marked

front pads apear low

Fail 20 Apr 2011 133,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake disc's corroded / worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 133,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both front brake disc's corroded / worn

Fail 20 Apr 2010 123,170 miles

Both Rear Tyres 2mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 123,170 miles

Both Rear Tyres 2mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 90,163 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 90,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 72,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 52,201 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 ELV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

AF03 ELV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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