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AF03 EUY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,404 mi
Last recorded115,404 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 115,404 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking up

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine light is on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 115,404 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both rear tyres are cracking up

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine light is on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 113,141 miles

Both front wishbone , rear bushes are perishing and cracking up

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear tyres are cracking up

Fail 13 Jul 2020 113,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front wishbone , rear bushes are perishing and cracking up

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear tyres are cracking up

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,668 miles

o/s/f ball joint boot splitting / rear tyres perishing / corrosion on rear springs

Fail 13 Jul 2019 106,668 miles

Emissions not tested not carried out due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working poss pump (3.5 (a))

o/s/f ball joint boot splitting / rear tyres perishing / corrosion on rear springs

water leak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,769 miles

bad oil leak / corrosion on rear springs / o/s/f ball joint boot splitting / both front tyres perishing x slight wear on edges

looks like coolant fan inop as started to overheat on test

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread

sensor disconnected on sump pan

Fail 28 Jul 2018 97,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced poss wrong bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bad oil leak / corrosion on rear springs / o/s/f ball joint boot splitting / both front tyres perishing x slight wear on edges

looks like coolant fan inop as started to overheat on test

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread

sensor disconnected on sump pan

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,906 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,643 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,977 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,205 miles

Slight perishing to near side rear and off side rear tyres.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 60,205 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight perishing to near side rear and off side rear tyres.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,448 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still fully supporting the exhaust.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,899 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,597 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)

Pass 18 May 2007 30,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,050 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)

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 EUY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 EUY, 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 EUY registered?

AF03 EUY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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