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AE03 CXR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,217 mi
Last recorded202,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 CXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 202,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r lights being affected by the operation of other lights

unable to open fuel lid

Pass 28 Oct 2016 178,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 157,932 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 154,437 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 154,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 137,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2013 137,033 miles

n/s rack end has slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 125,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 105,493 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs pitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 100,151 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 91,611 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2M AND WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6M NEEDS 2 NEW TYRES SOON AS POSSIBLE

OFFSIDE FRONT WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 91,611 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2M AND WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6M NEEDS 2 NEW TYRES SOON AS POSSIBLE

OFFSIDE FRONT WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,369 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED MORE ON INSIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 28 Nov 2007 67,869 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded more on insides of discs

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,678 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn leaving a lip on discs

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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AE03 CXR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE03 CXR, 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 AE03 CXR registered?

AE03 CXR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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