MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative NO hazards working at O/S of vehicle (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking RACK at N/S (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake 100% (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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AY03 DRV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 DRV, 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 AY03 DRV registered?
AY03 DRV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is AY03 DRV safe to buy?
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