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AY03 FNC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,940 mi
Last recorded123,940 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,940 miles

both outer sills corroding

offside rear brake pad worn to legal limits

Pass 22 Apr 2016 117,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 117,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 111,491 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 105,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre has splits on the side wall

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,873 miles

nearside rear tyre has splits on the side wall

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,184 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 98,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

suspect ignition coil shorting out causing emissions to go out of tolerance,when coil OK emissions pass

Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,648 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 89,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 542,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,085 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 FNC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

AY03 FNC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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