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AE03 EUJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,601 mi
Last recorded157,601 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 13 Oct 2020 143,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 139,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 133,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 126,683 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 126,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 118,086 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 110,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust bracket broken

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,597 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,621 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 81,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 73,298 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 63,767 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 56,130 miles

CD changer insecure [Knocking nsr inner wing]

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,130 miles

CD changer insecure [Knocking nsr inner wing]

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,634 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 37,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 37,097 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2006 29,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 May 2006 29,990 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 EUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EUJ, 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 EUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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