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AU53 AHN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,946 mi
Last recorded162,946 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 162,946 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 155,340 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 155,328 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 146,760 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 136,199 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 124,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 111,950 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,228 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f brake flexy pipe damaged - no cords visible

Fail 12 Nov 2015 91,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f brake flexy pipe damaged - no cords visible

Pass 8 Nov 2014 82,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,185 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,697 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,748 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,768 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 36,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,820 miles

1.6-1mm inner edge

n/s/f tyre 2mm inner

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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AU53 AHN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU53 AHN, 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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AU53 AHN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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