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AY03 DWU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,740 mi
Last recorded66,740 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 66,740 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,374 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 58,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,618 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 4 Apr 2016 44,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine will not keep a constant rev (7.3.D.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine warning light on in dash

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gear shift too hard

mid section exhaust corroded

o/s front tyre has small crack on the tread but not ecposed the thread

Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,796 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 31,796 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,645 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 22,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

noted temp gauge not working

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,246 miles

noted temp gauge not working

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,247 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,346 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,052 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 13,049 miles

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

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 DWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DWU, 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 DWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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