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AF03 FON

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,866 mi
Last recorded169,866 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FON
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 169,866 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,256 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 64,747 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 61,417 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,929 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 54,929 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 50,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,666 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2012 44,516 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 44,515 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 May 2011 41,062 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 41,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,533 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 37,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,323 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,163 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 FON is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FON, 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 FON registered?

AF03 FON is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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