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AY03 DXM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,051 mi
Last recorded104,051 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 89,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 89,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 80,091 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 71,795 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

no smoke detected.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,293 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,575 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,971 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 DXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

AY03 DXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AY03 DXM safe to buy?

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