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AG03 RYB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,389 mi
Last recorded166,389 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 RYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 166,389 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 164,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 159,989 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 159,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 150,423 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 150,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,575 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 141,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 130,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 124,104 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 124,097 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,104 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 95,305 miles

cannot open rear doors from inside

Pass 10 Jul 2010 82,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyre starting to shown signs of perishment.

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,701 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,189 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 RYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

AG03 RYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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