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SN03 AFC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,834 mi
Last recorded206,834 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 AFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 206,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 206,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 183,797 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 160,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 135,820 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 112,719 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 112,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 112,233 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 109,932 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 109,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 96,356 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 82,055 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 61,522 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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SN03 AFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SN03 AFC, 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 SN03 AFC registered?

SN03 AFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is SN03 AFC safe to buy?

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