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AD02 SLD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,999 mi
Last recorded172,999 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 SLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 172,999 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 172,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure SUSPENSION RIDE HIGHT VALVE LINKAGE MISSING AND BROKEN (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 162,652 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 162,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside side has slight damage

engine oil leak

front and rear discs starting to corrode and slight binding

front engine tray slightly insecure

Pass 29 May 2014 140,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 139,552 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 139,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f strut top mounting noisey and seaized

Pass 21 Jun 2012 133,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 133,229 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 126,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 113,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 98,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 83,273 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 64,853 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,201 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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AD02 SLD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AD02 SLD, 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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AD02 SLD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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