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AG03 SKF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,593 mi
Last recorded213,593 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 213,593 miles

Oil leak

front to rear & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

squeeky brakes

Fail 25 Jun 2012 213,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front to rear & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

squeeky brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2011 201,888 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 201,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 198,004 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 198,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 193,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 177,440 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 136,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 83,824 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 SKF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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