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AU03 AWZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,751 mi
Last recorded172,751 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 172,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 172,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 161,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 148,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 146,774 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 146,774 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 128,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 128,811 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 111,104 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 111,104 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,855 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 88,855 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,664 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,850 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,054 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,095 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,409 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 AWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AWZ, 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 AWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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