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AF03 FKP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,978 mi
Last recorded96,978 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,978 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

front sub frame rear bushes worn

fumes under bonnet

Fail 18 Feb 2025 96,968 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

front sub frame rear bushes worn

fumes under bonnet

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 90,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 84,041 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,285 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,889 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2019 54,885 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,111 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,925 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 47,490 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,069 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 47,067 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,435 miles

bind to rear brakes

corrosion to brake discs

rear number plate character cracked

rear wiper blade section adrift

wipers split on ends

Fail 18 Feb 2014 45,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

bind to rear brakes

corrosion to brake discs

rear number plate character cracked

rear wiper blade section adrift

wipers split on ends

Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,770 miles

Bind to n/s/r brake

Exhaust center pipe bracket sheared

Rear wiper blade split

Wear to front/rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,733 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 2 Feb 2010 37,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,790 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,449 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,179 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 FKP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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The MOT history for AF03 FKP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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