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AF03 EMK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

210,701 mi
Last recorded210,701 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 210,701 miles

Offside Front strut top mount has play

Pass 20 Jul 2018 205,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 205,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 195,637 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 188,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 180,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

crack on a windscreen outside drivers viewing area

Fail 17 Sep 2014 180,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

crack on a windscreen outside drivers viewing area

Pass 22 Aug 2013 176,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 169,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 159,739 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 159,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 138,542 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 138,542 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre has shallow cut in side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2009 117,435 miles

off-side rear tyre slight cut outer wall

Pass 3 May 2008 93,911 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 93,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2007 73,895 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2006 51,812 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 51,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 EMK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EMK, 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 EMK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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