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AF03 FLR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,913 mi
Last recorded102,913 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 102,913 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 102,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 98,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 98,490 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,750 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage area (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,753 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,286 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,963 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel trim missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2019 72,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2018 65,797 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2017 62,730 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 62,723 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 59,350 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 55,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 52,011 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 52,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 48,908 miles

n/s/r outer seat belt not checked fulley child seat fitted

Pass 10 May 2012 45,989 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 42,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 30,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,658 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 May 2006 22,573 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 FLR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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