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AF03 FCG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,705 mi
Last recorded92,705 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 92,705 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 92,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,758 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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,141 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,929 miles

NSR tyre tread low at inner shoulder.

Pass 28 May 2015 66,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 64,625 miles

Grease residue at OSF inner CV boot.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,688 miles

Grease residue at OSF inner CV boot.

Oil residue at engine.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 56,443 miles

Both front tyres tread low.(2.5mm)

Oil residue at engine.

Pass 5 May 2011 51,634 miles

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm inner bushes worn.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,791 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,695 miles

NSR tyre tread low.

OSF inner CV boot securing clip missing.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,017 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 30,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2007 24,513 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 18,743 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 FCG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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