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AY03 GTF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,473 mi
Last recorded172,473 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 172,473 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 165,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic coating peeling from all rear brake pipes

Fail 10 May 2019 165,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic coating peeling from all rear brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2018 157,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 145,311 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 27 May 2016 135,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 128,507 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 122,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 122,688 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 117,172 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 110,563 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 103,373 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 94,095 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 94,095 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,098 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 85,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,735 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 73,616 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,762 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 56,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GTF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GTF, 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 GTF registered?

AY03 GTF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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