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SY03 AMU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

263,203 mi
Last recorded263,203 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 AMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 263,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front subframe rearmost bushes deteriorated.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 263,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front subframe rearmost bushes deteriorated.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 246,719 miles

Both front sills have slight damage.

Both wipers torn at edges.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Slight power steering fluid seapage at steering rack.

Steering slightly tight in places.

rear axel corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 246,537 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Both front sills have slight damage.

Both wipers torn at edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Slight power steering fluid seapage at steering rack.

Steering slightly tight in places.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 228,979 miles

Offside rear brake disc outer surface slightly pitted.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 228,319 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 209,488 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 209,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 193,961 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

R/R axle corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 193,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

R/R axle corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 173,872 miles

O/S/F brake binding

Fail 14 Jun 2012 173,618 miles

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

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

O/S/F brake binding

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 146,666 miles

n/s sill panel slightly distorted

Fail 4 Apr 2011 146,395 miles

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

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

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

n/s sill panel slightly distorted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 124,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust heatshield above exhaust insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 104,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind in front brakes

Fail 2 Apr 2008 85,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight bind in front brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,903 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 67,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front and centre exhaust brackets broken but exhaust secure

Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,171 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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SY03 AMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SY03 AMU, 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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SY03 AMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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