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AF03 EPK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,604 mi
Last recorded171,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 171,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 171,603 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 168,934 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing in tread grooves

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear outer wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear tyre , outer sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2021 167,458 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 167,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 164,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 155,222 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 155,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 142,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,701 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 132,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,957 miles

Both front and rear Brake discs lightly corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust mounting bracket detached, (Exhaust still supported)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 74,952 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front and rear Brake discs lightly corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust mounting bracket detached, (Exhaust still supported)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,587 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 46,902 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,902 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,263 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 26,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,231 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 EPK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EPK, 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 EPK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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