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AE03 EXG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,874 mi
Last recorded171,874 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 171,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 171,859 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 171,859 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 163,760 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 163,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 2 Jun 2018 160,313 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 154,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 147,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fracture behind catalyser (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 140,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 135,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 128,053 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,378 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 118,378 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 109,516 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,954 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 95,954 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 24 Mar 2009 78,817 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 60,369 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,566 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 EXG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 EXG, 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 EXG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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