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AF03 EMJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,393 mi
Last recorded161,393 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 161,393 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 161,393 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 153,888 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 149,530 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 139,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 127,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 115,720 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 115,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 102,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 88,601 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 74,995 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 74,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 60,236 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 43,316 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 EMJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

AF03 EMJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is AF03 EMJ safe to buy?

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