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AG03 DHU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,000 mi
Last recorded155,000 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 DHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 155,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 147,966 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 147,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 132,452 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 132,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 119,659 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,243 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 107,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,962 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 96,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 83,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,935 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 75,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf osf brake disc rustey inside

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,229 miles

both front brake discs have slight rust pitting evident on inner faces

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,523 miles

both front coil springs are heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,993 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,997 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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AG03 DHU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AG03 DHU, 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 AG03 DHU registered?

AG03 DHU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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