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AY03 DRV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

208,573 mi
Last recorded208,573 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 208,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 200,057 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 200,057 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 183,119 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 176,965 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 171,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 171,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 163,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 156,492 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 149,193 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 134,790 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 118,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,933 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 101,933 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,416 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 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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AY03 DRV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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