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AY03 AZD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,998 mi
Last recorded168,998 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 AZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 168,998 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

N/S WIPER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

NSF TYRE: INNER SIDEWALL HAS A CUT IN EXCESS OF 25MM BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 168,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

N/S WIPER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

NSF TYRE: INNER SIDEWALL HAS A CUT IN EXCESS OF 25MM BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 155,083 miles

Nearside outer sill panel damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 143,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

mid exhaust bracket corroded

n/s/f bumper tapped up

Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 114,369 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,529 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 77,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,509 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,285 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 AZD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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