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AF03 EWU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,385 mi
Last recorded186,385 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 186,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 172,462 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 172,458 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 161,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 161,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 150,226 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 150,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 137,320 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 137,320 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs and pads becoming poor

offside rear brake reading appears to be fluctuating during operation internal examination of brake advisable

rear brake drums corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 122,605 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 122,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 110,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 110,921 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 102,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,015 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 52,760 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 EWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF03 EWU?

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What year was AF03 EWU registered?

AF03 EWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is AF03 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 EWU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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