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AG03 SLU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,566 mi
Last recorded124,566 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 124,566 miles

Axle slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 123,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

axle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,473 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 119,473 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 116,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,761 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre wear to both edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,261 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 81,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,436 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 70,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,190 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,566 miles

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracking

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 18 May 2010 49,617 miles

rear brake discs corodded on edges

Fail 18 May 2010 49,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake discs corodded on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front indicator lense damaged

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter partially insecure

Rear brake discs corroding

Two small bulbs in high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,150 miles

Nearside front indicator lense damaged

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter partially insecure

Rear brake discs corroding

Two small bulbs in high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,924 miles

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

two LEDs are not working on centre stop light

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N.S Mirror Casing Damaged

Nearside Front Indicaroe Lens Damaged & Poor Fit

Wishbone bushes starting to show slight signs of wear

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 26,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Indicator Lens Damaged & Poor Fit

Nearside Mirror Casing Damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wishbone bushes starting to slight signs of wear

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 SLU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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