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AE03 EVT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,067 mi
Last recorded88,067 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,581 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance is not as good as offside

Offside Front Has nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,936 miles

Struggled with emissions test.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 73,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 73,847 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,344 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,793 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,202 miles

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

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 EVT 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 93.8%.

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 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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

AE03 EVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is AE03 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EVT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE03 EVT have outstanding finance?

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