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AF03 ETZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

255,713 mi
Last recorded255,713 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ETZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 255,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in steering rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive to rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 231,591 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

both outer sills damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2018 231,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

both outer sills damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2017 212,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc discoloure/overheated

Nearside Rear Hub slightly stiff to rotate

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 212,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake disc discoloure/overheated

Nearside Rear Hub slightly stiff to rotate

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 212,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

o/s/f lower suspension balljoint not tested due to trackrod end condition

Fail 23 Feb 2017 212,643 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front both tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front play in tie-rod

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 29 Feb 2016 190,279 miles

Dashboard orange brake pad warning light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding Slightly

Offside headlamp image poor

Fail 29 Feb 2016 190,279 miles

Dashboard orange brake pad warning light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake binding Slightly

Offside headlamp image poor

Pass 26 Feb 2015 172,816 miles

offside rear tyre stepping

Fail 26 Feb 2015 172,816 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre stepping

Fail 20 Feb 2014 166,240 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 166,240 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 155,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 155,525 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 145,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 137,496 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 137,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 125,499 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 125,499 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 116,872 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 116,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 100,791 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 78,857 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 78,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 57,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ETZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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

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