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AE03 EXR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,955 mi
Last recorded95,955 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wish bone (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 91,188 miles

nail o/s rear tyre tread

o/s front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,425 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 84,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,154 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,535 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 44,531 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,399 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 24,622 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,801 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 EXR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

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

Is AE03 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EXR 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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