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AF03 EVU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,738 mi
Last recorded134,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 134,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,570 miles

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))

Offside Rear brake slow in operation

Pass 24 Jun 2020 119,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 119,825 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 115,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear to brake discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top rubber mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top rubber mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 115,573 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear to brake discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top rubber mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top rubber mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,594 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service and parking brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 111,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service and parking brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 92,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,552 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,778 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 31,995 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 26,409 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 EVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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