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AY03 AZA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

216,626 mi
Last recorded216,626 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 AZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 216,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2020 210,876 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes perished and starting to crack no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator cross member corroded not holed

Pass 25 Jan 2019 204,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 202,711 miles

Central Front Gearbox leak

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 187,625 miles

handbrake lever has excess travel

Fail 24 Jan 2017 187,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced very poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced very poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

handbrake lever has excess travel

Pass 22 Jan 2016 170,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 156,476 miles

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriorated.

Both rear shock absorber bump stops breaking up

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 156,476 miles

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriorated.

Both rear shock absorber bump stops breaking up

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 132,252 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 132,252 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 117,980 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 93,252 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 AZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY03 AZA, 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 AZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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