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AF03 EYZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,436 mi
Last recorded160,436 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 160,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Pass 11 Dec 2023 153,119 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 146,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 146,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 139,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,572 miles

eml on

headlamp leving swith missing

Fail 18 Dec 2019 128,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml on

headlamp leving swith missing

Pass 12 Dec 2018 120,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 120,100 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 112,254 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 106,156 miles

eml light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,785 miles

n/s- o/s wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 95,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 91,265 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 86,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 81,708 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cord

Offside front tyre has a small bulged

Fail 5 May 2009 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cord

Offside front tyre has a small bulged

Pass 20 May 2008 68,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 55,675 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 39,123 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 39,123 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 EYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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