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2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,847 mi
Last recorded209,847 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AUT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 209,847 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed trough in place. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged, not effecting rear view.

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothside rear. (5.3.2 (b))

bothside front machperson strut top bush/ bearing play.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 198,706 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged and holed through within mot limits

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

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside wing mirror cover broken

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 198,706 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill damaged and holed through within mot limits

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

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside wing mirror cover broken

Oil leak, but not excessive from boost pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 187,239 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush perished and split

o/s/f suspension arm rubber bush perished and split

Fail 16 Dec 2017 187,239 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush perished and split

o/s/f suspension arm rubber bush perished and split

Pass 1 Dec 2016 170,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 156,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 145,460 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 135,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 135,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 128,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2011 121,384 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,961 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 102,396 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,957 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 91,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 82,601 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 69,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2006 53,876 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 53,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 AUT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AUT, 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 AUT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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