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AE03 CZG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,800 mi
Last recorded166,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 CZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 166,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect AND O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect AND O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2019 154,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2018 133,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 113,532 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,877 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

axle corroded

front suspensions system corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 103,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

axle corroded

front suspensions system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,513 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 88,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,379 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,805 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,112 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing may be a little noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,112 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing may be a little noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,949 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 50,118 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,905 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,514 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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AE03 CZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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