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AF03 FPV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,471 mi
Last recorded106,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,471 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 104,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,869 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 102,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,442 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 95,109 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 95,102 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,159 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 91,143 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,093 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,093 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,675 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,580 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 59,580 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 46,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 33,652 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 FPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

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

Is AF03 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 FPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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