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AF52 OTZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,358 mi
Last recorded187,358 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 OTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 187,358 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

edges of o/s front tyre worn

engine management light on

front exhaust shield loose

rear silencer box deteriorated

slight binding of rear brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 187,358 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

edges of o/s front tyre worn

engine management light on

front exhaust shield loose

rear silencer box deteriorated

slight binding of rear brakes

Pass 29 Feb 2012 174,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

rear silencer box poor

Pass 1 Mar 2011 161,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 161,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 148,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

inner edges of n/s rear & o/s front tyres worn

Fail 22 Mar 2010 148,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

inner edges of n/s rear & o/s front tyres worn

Pass 6 Jan 2009 132,072 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 132,072 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 119,271 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 119,271 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 106,948 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,218 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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AF52 OTZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF52 OTZ, 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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AF52 OTZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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