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AG03 PXV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

338,116 mi
Last recorded338,116 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 338,116 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 338,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 326,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 326,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 314,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 304,135 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 286,874 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 286,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 267,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 267,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 249,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 232,521 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 232,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 213,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 213,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 194,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

play in n/s inner steering rack end

rear seat belts not checked,cage fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 194,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in n/s inner steering rack end

rear seat belts not checked,cage fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2013 175,494 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 175,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 152,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 138,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 124,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 103,895 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,855 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 44,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,466 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 PXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

AG03 PXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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