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AF03 ESV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

277,084 mi
Last recorded277,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ESV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 277,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Emissions very smokey when cold.

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

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

Off side rear tyre worn low on tread

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Some noise from flywheel end of engine

Pass 24 Jul 2014 258,891 miles

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

both front coil springs starting to corrode

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Fail 24 Jul 2014 258,889 miles

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

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

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

both front coil springs starting to corrode

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 245,282 miles

nearside front suspension strut has a light misting of oil

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover loose and insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2013 245,282 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside front suspension strut has a light misting of oil

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover loose and insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2012 222,300 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 222,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres worn low on tread

Near side front tyre worn low on tread

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 201,840 miles

Near side rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 201,840 miles

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

Both front wiper blades worn

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Near side rear shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 176,692 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded and worn on inner faces

Near side rear shock absorber dust cover loose and insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2010 176,689 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs badly corroded and worn on inner faces

N/S/R reg lamp dim

Near side rear shock absorber dust cover loose and insecure

O/S/F position lamp dim

Pass 28 Jul 2009 152,600 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 152,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front position lamps dull

Pass 2 Jun 2008 125,453 miles

both front brake discs worn

some small chips in windscreen

Fail 30 May 2008 125,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2007 99,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 99,620 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 71,926 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 71,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

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 ESV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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

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