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AU03 AOV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,992 mi
Last recorded136,992 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 136,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 130,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 121,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 116,588 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 116,588 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 110,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,683 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 100,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 100,445 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 91,186 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 78,218 miles

front wipers worn

rear brakes binding

wear cracks to all tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,280 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 61,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2006 33,404 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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AU03 AOV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU03 AOV, 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 AU03 AOV registered?

AU03 AOV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AU03 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 AOV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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