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AG03 TLF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,691 mi
Last recorded159,691 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 TLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 159,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 140,563 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brakedisc worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 128,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 128,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

emissions not tested

Pass 14 Aug 2008 128,345 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads in 5,000 miles/discs lipped and corroded on inner edges

nearside wiper rubber split

offside headlamp top bracket brocken

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box bracket cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2008 128,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads in 5,000 miles/discs lipped and corroded on inner edges

nearside wiper rubber split

offside headlamp top bracket brocken

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box bracket cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2007 105,568 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 71,159 miles

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

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 TLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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