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AY03 AYM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,951 mi
Last recorded151,951 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 AYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 151,951 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 151,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 126,013 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,047 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 115,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,248 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 113,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,607 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,961 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 103,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 98,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light illuminated

front and rear brakes noisy

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,949 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jan 2012 89,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light is on

puncture in the offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 75,063 miles

n/s wiper worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,100 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 62,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,893 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,662 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,479 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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AY03 AYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY03 AYM, 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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AY03 AYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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