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AY03 FOU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,939 mi
Last recorded138,939 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 138,939 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 127,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 120,684 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 120,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated o/s/f abs sensor wire (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 110,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,790 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,048 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 78,033 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,598 miles

front and rear brake disc slighty rusted

Pass 30 Jun 2012 57,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,339 miles

rear discs in poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2011 46,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs in poor condition

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,787 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,624 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 23,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 20,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,138 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,291 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 FOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

AY03 FOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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