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AF03 ELX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,704 mi
Last recorded171,704 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 171,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013
Fail 23 Apr 2013

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 158,281 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 151,864 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 151,864 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 88,006 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 87,959 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,720 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ELX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange 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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

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

Is AF03 ELX safe to buy?

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