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AF03 EVB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,220 mi
Last recorded114,220 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 114,220 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has light leak and a limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,683 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to recoil

Fail 13 Sep 2017 110,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 22 Oct 2016 108,022 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside mirror case loose

eml light on at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2016 108,006 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside mirror case loose

eml light on at time of test

Pass 8 May 2015 103,414 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 103,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,886 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,297 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 May 2010 64,869 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 57,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 57,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 50,066 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,239 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,863 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 EVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

AF03 EVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is AF03 EVB safe to buy?

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