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AY03 DXT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,222 mi
Last recorded144,222 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 144,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 130,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

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

Slight exhasut blow by catalyst

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 18 Mar 2014 130,526 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

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

Slight exhasut blow by catalyst

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 25 Mar 2013 120,724 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow on catalyst

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,418 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,814 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 68,814 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,274 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,408 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 DXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DXT, 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 DXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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