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AF03 FMC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,626 mi
Last recorded115,626 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 115,626 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 115,626 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust split at rear of cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 115,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/f brake hose perishing

rear screen wiper blade missing

Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,600 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat out pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror damaged but still secure

engine covers fitted unable to check engine bay properly

Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,563 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 94,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,115 miles

centre exhaust mtg broken exhaust still surported

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,597 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,694 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 48,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,262 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 38,262 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,780 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)

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 FMC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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