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AF03 HTA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,982 mi
Last recorded124,982 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 HTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 124,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 124,982 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 116,393 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 107,437 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 99,691 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 89,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 89,081 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 79,559 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 79,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,905 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 47,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,394 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 HTA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

AF03 HTA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is AF03 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 HTA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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