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AY03 MBF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,089 mi
Last recorded129,089 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 MBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 129,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 123,528 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 110,790 miles

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

front no. plate deteriorated

o/s mirror deteriorated/needs new

rear roll bar links worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 110,790 miles

front no. plate deteriorated

o/s mirror deteriorated/needs new

rear roll bar links worn

Pass 6 Aug 2007 93,319 miles

front no. plate damaged....just OK

Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 73,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Steel wheel fitted to N/S/R.......Front No. Plate cracked

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 MBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 MBF registered?

AY03 MBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 MBF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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