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AG03 SNF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,755 mi
Last recorded171,755 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 171,755 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy but not excessive

o/s sill damaged but not holed

Fail 13 May 2013 171,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust smoke not tested because the tester believes the test may result in engine damage

o/s sill damaged but not holed

o/s/f tyre has cut but not showing cords

Pass 2 May 2012 161,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to offside front outter sill

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2011 175,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 152,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust heat shield

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2011 152,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust heat shield

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2010 146,474 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 146,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undershield broken and hanging down

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No engine timing belt history

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 128,827 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 128,825 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 117,573 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 101,005 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 101,005 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 91,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 91,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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 SNF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

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

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