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AG03 TLK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,843 mi
Last recorded162,843 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 TLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2025 162,843 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 156,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 150,139 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 150,066 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 136,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,699 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 100,376 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 100,218 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,509 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 82,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,665 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 80,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,033 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,037 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,899 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,970 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,743 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,752 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 TLK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

AG03 TLK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is AG03 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 TLK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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