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AG03 OXU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,781 mi
Last recorded154,781 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 OXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 154,781 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 135,875 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 118,434 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 118,433 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 112,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine mil light on

under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2021 112,056 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine mil light on

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 111,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

vehicle is lpg converted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,358 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 104,296 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 88,755 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,231 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

sunstrip/tint fitted to top of windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,040 miles

Slight corrosion on front and rear inner brake discs friction surfaces.

Sun strip/tint fitted to top of windscreen.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,605 miles

large sun visor/ screen strip sticker

slight run-out both front brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

large sun visor/ screen strip sticker

slight run-out both front brake discs

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,472 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 44,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2008 32,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,347 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,398 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 OXU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

AG03 OXU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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