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AG03 KWT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,712 mi
Last recorded164,712 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 KWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 164,712 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

20kg pulse in front brakes, imbalance in rear service brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED ( OUTSIDE PRESCRIEBED AREA )

STRONG ADVISE - O/S OUTER CV GAITOR HAS SMALL SPLIT AND SLIGHTLY WEEPING GREASE ( NO INGRESS AT PRESENT )

STRONG ADVISE - O/S REAR INNER PAD THIN (ON/CLOSE TO LIMIT), OTHER PADS LOW AND DISCS WORN AND THIN

backplates corroding

both rear tyres perished, worn low and feathered on inner edge, screw in n/s rear, n/s rear 2mm, o/s rear 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

brake fluid looks abit dark

centre exhaust heatshield hanging down at rear

chip in windscreen

exhaust centre mount come off of exhaust ( exhaust still secure), rear box mount corroded, weak and starting to come away from box

front brake hoses perished ( almost heavily )

front springs corroded

front tyres bald on inner edge, o/s perished, both tyres on 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm), cuts in n/s front

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated ( o/s more so )

n/s rear brake pipe corroded and starting to thin, other underside brake pipes corroding

o/s handbrake cable corroded and swollen and 1x mount broken

o/s rear shock stained

o/s rear spring corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated and front number plate cracked

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings, slight noise from o/s front

wiper smear screen

Pass 23 Jul 2020 160,905 miles

Both rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Center exhaust heat shield loose

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 160,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Center exhaust heat shield loose

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 155,997 miles

Center heat shield insecure

High level brake light has been disconnected

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 155,994 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value [0.90] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Center heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 150,637 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 150,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 145,750 miles

High level brake light has been disconnected

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2017 145,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

High level brake light has been disconnected

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 139,086 miles

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

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight corrosion starting on front disc inner faces

Fail 29 Jul 2015 131,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip in windscreeen

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 131,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip in windscreeen

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 118,287 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded with slight blow

Fail 16 Jul 2014 118,287 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded with slight blow

Pass 22 Jul 2013 109,251 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 98,806 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing close to centre wear markers

slight distortion to rear tyres tread

slight noise from auxillary belt

very slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 6 Jul 2011 90,868 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,638 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,439 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 74,439 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,843 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 63,843 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KWT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AG03 KWT, 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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AG03 KWT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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