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SY03 AOL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,489 mi
Last recorded114,489 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 AOL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 111,853 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 111,847 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s rear spring binding slighty

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,256 miles

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 94,267 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,610 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 88,457 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,235 miles

nearside front tyre damage on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,767 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 AOL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 SY03 AOL, 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 SY03 AOL registered?

SY03 AOL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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