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AW03 XXX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,961 mi
Last recorded144,961 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 XXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 144,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 133,825 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 133,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2014 123,728 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 115,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs on minimum thickness

Pass 26 Mar 2012 106,605 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,817 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 93,693 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,682 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 81,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,412 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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AW03 XXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AW03 XXX, 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 AW03 XXX registered?

AW03 XXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AW03 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 XXX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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