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AG03 SMU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,343 mi
Last recorded175,343 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 175,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 158,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 139,825 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 139,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 122,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 122,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,739 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,995 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre pressure looks low

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,870 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 74,870 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,331 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,265 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,606 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 SMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

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

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