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AF03 ETE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

204,196 mi
Last recorded204,196 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ETE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 204,196 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 203,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 199,450 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 199,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 186,307 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 186,307 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 170,244 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,626 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 139,607 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 126,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,730 miles

engine management light on

offside rear brake binding

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,582 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 106,582 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to become noisy

rear brakes binding,significant bind to the offside

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,770 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2013 94,770 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,679 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Fail 7 Mar 2012 82,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mounting fractured

engine management light on

imbalance on front brakes due to the brakes releasing unevenly

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to become noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,482 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded on the inside face

Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake disc corroded on the inside face

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,827 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 37,827 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,305 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 22,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ETE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ETE, 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 ETE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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