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AY03 PTX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,866 mi
Last recorded183,866 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 183,866 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 183,862 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 172,876 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Jun 2012 149,243 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Jun 2012 149,243 miles

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Apr 2011 127,459 miles

205/55r16v

alturnator light flashed on

front tyres on 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6-2mm

slight play in front antiroll bar 'd' lock bushes

water dripping down from under tray, coolent level ok.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 112,639 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 112,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,025 miles

nearside and offside front discs worn and front pads starting to get low

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,556 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,311 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 PTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

AY03 PTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AY03 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 PTX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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