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AY03 FOF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 186cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,485 mi
Last recorded168,485 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine186cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 168,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 155,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 154,637 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 142,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 132,525 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 132,517 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 123,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 104,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 94,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 85,051 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 76,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 68,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 56,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 40,430 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 FOF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 186cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

AY03 FOF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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