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AF03 ETK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,836 mi
Last recorded117,836 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 117,836 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 99,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,152 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyre wearing on edges

rear discs slightly corroded

small chips in screen

Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,806 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake pads low/discs lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,121 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded

pin hole in n/s outer cv gator

Fail 11 Sep 2008 74,121 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear indicator bulbs faded

pin hole in n/s outer cv gator

Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 65,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 62,165 miles

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

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

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 ETK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ETK, 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 ETK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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