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AU03 OKS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,405 mi
Last recorded169,405 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 169,405 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 169,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 30 Jul 2010 158,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 158,714 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 129,172 miles

Airbag warning light is indicating a fault.

Engine management warning light is indicating a fault.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 129,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning light is indicating a fault.

Engine management warning light is indicating a fault.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 104,820 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 104,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 59,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 OKS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

AU03 OKS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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