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AG03 SHZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,088 mi
Last recorded125,088 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 125,088 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 112,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 105,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 99,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,341 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 79,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,009 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 68,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 56,795 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 56,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,638 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 46,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake dry in operation.

nail in tyre

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 SHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

AG03 SHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is AG03 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 SHZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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