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AG03 SLZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,541 mi
Last recorded167,541 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 SLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 167,541 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 167,541 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 152,444 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 147,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 May 2017 142,000 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 131,289 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsf wiper slightly smerging

Pass 30 Jun 2014 120,917 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 120,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 107,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 95,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,793 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,302 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 SLZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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