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AY53 AZL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,148 mi
Last recorded203,148 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 AZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 203,148 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 203,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported making contact with axle (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 192,498 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 186,806 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 178,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 171,722 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 152,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 127,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 127,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 106,813 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 106,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

offside inner cv boot insecure

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,523 miles

tested in wet conditions

Fail 5 Sep 2008 86,522 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,601 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,639 miles

engine covers fitted

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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AY53 AZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY53 AZL, 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 AY53 AZL registered?

AY53 AZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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