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AF03 EPU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,936 mi
Last recorded136,936 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,936 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 128,579 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 128,567 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear brake drums bent

Pass 2 May 2014 119,744 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2013 112,255 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 104,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 96,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 96,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 87,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 78,041 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 67,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 67,650 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 55,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 33,679 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,814 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 EPU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

AF03 EPU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is AF03 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 EPU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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