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AU03 APK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,594 mi
Last recorded185,594 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 APK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 185,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 172,590 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 161,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 161,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner tie rod gator broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo leaking and oil in pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 3 Dec 2022 154,180 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 147,026 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 141,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE ANB BOX CORRODED AND HAS PIN HOLES (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 126,983 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 May 2019 126,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 May 2018 123,961 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2017 119,805 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 115,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/ swollen (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished 2011

front discs worn, lipped and corroded

nearside front tyre perished and cracking 2011

offside front inner tyre edgeware perished and cracking 2011

Fail 23 May 2016 115,824 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/ swollen (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished 2011

front discs worn, lipped and corroded

nearside front tyre perished and cracking 2011

offside front inner tyre edgeware perished and cracking 2011

Pass 28 May 2015 110,115 miles

Front brake disc's lipped

Pass 21 May 2014 104,559 miles

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 99,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,788 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,090 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,088 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2007 56,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,035 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 APK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU03 APK, 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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AU03 APK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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