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AF03 EUA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 128,167 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 128,167 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low (2mm legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Aim too high on presentation ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 118,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low (2mm legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Aim too high on presentation ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of certain components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 106,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of certain components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 102,063 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 98,371 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 98,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,700 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,040 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,609 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing outer tread

Fail 19 Oct 2009 44,609 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres wearing outer tread

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,264 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,048 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 EUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

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

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