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AF03 FKA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,242 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner and outer edge o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge exhaust corroded and bracket broken o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,687 miles

front tyre worn on inner edge. o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 82,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OSF TYRE3MM==NSF TYRE1,8NM==OSF TYRE LIFTED==OSR TYRE LIFTED=OUT OF SHAPE RECC 4 TYRES AND TRACK

Pass 13 May 2009 71,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 54,111 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2006 40,015 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 FKA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

AF03 FKA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is AF03 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 FKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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