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AG03 LHV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,354 mi
Last recorded133,354 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 LHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2023 133,354 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 128,400 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,358 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre n/s/f + o/s/r ()

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,307 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s + o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre n/s/f + o/s/r ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 115,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 115,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,768 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 113,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 105,194 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front + o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front + o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,287 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,007 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 83,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,699 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,883 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,758 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,541 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,791 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AG03 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

AG03 LHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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