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AE03 EXM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,897 mi
Last recorded142,897 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 142,897 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

undertray fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 142,897 miles

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

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

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

undertray fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 129,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on 3mm and wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 108,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016 108,292 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 88,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking inbetween treads

Pass 13 May 2014 72,541 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 59,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 51,569 miles

front brake disc's worn on inner face's

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,468 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,225 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,129 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,003 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 EXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

AE03 EXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AE03 EXM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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