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AG03 VSX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,945 mi
Last recorded59,945 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 VSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 59,945 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 59,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 58,673 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 58,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 47,859 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak servo pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,033 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,343 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,120 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,515 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,527 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,417 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,632 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,451 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,756 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 18,660 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 VSX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

AG03 VSX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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