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AF03 FNG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 107,731 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 30 Jan 2021 107,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 107,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 107,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 87,544 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 87,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 75,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 72,176 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 72,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 59,691 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 50,612 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 46,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,234 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,249 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,034 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 FNG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNG, 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 FNG registered?

AF03 FNG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 FNG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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